Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 92 points

  • Dinner at Nostrana (Nostrana, Portland OR): This is a complete contrast to the Bachelet-Monnot. This shows off the classic PYCM reduction, but it does peel back a bit after about an hour's worth of air. The nose is fresh and vibrant with a refined take to the tones of peaches, limes, green apples, flint, saline, vanilla beans, pears, and a good bit of white flowers. The Medium bodied feel shows off the refinement of the nose with racy, medium+ acidity. There is some real tension to this on the nose and palate that makes me happy while showing off excellent depth across the nose and palate. I wonder what this will be like in another 5 or so years. I love the freshness and vibrancy that exists right now, but there does feel like there is a good bit more that this can give.

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  • This one has qualities similar to the Chenevottes on the nose but with a more earthy and even slightly more savory feel. Excellent use of oak, very harmonious. On the palate admirable power and concentration without any excess weight or ripeness. There is grip here that is not unlike a slight tannic sensation, the mouthfeel is very firm. While not hugely complex this is magnificently complete and satisfying. A really fantastic village wine, you cannot just sip this without giving it some thought.

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