2021 Nicolas Jay L’Ensemble Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
£62.00
“A jeweled ruby hue, the 2021 Pinot Noir L’Ensemble needs a little time to open in the glass before revealing aromas of fresh pine, ripe cherry liqueur, and toasted spice. Supple and medium to full-bodied, with ripe tannins, it delivers elegant freshness and wonderful purity through its long, mouthwatering, seamless finish.”
95 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2021 Pinot Noir L’Ensemble comes from grapes across several appellations, including McMinnville, Eola-Amity Hills, Dundee Hills, Yamhill-Carlton and, most recently, Tualatin Hills. It takes plenty of air for its initial flintiness to give way to cranberries, raspberries, rose petals, blood orange and tea leaves. The palate features layered, complex flavors. It’s structured by velvety tannins, and its mouthwatering acidity calls you back to the glass for another nuanced sip. Bottled under Diam corks, it opens dramatically over time and will reward 3-5+ years’ cellaring.”