Nicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
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Product specifications
| Wine type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Winery | Nicolas-Jay |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Oregon |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley (Oregon) |
| Grape variety | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Taste profile | Refined |
| Alcohol content | 13% |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Halal | No |
| Type | Quiet |
| Colour | Red |
| Volume | 0.75 liters |
| Closure | Cork |
| Serving temperature | 14 to 16 degrees |
| No added sulphites | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Alcohol-free | No |
Tasting note Nicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Bright ruby red in color with a sophisticated bouquet of red and black cherries, raspberries, blueberries, and violets. In addition, you will discover subtle notes of black tea, spices, cedarwood, and a light earthy minerality. The palate is silky and elegant, with fresh acidity, fine tannins, and a long, refined finish. A Pinot Noir that beautifully combines power and finesse.
Decanting
Young vintages show even better after about half an hour of decanting.
Aging potential
Beautiful now, but under proper conditions, this wine will continue to develop in the bottle for another 8 to 12 years.
Food pairing
Nicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is an excellent companion to duck breast, veal, guinea fowl, and grilled salmon. Its elegant character also pairs beautifully with mushroom risotto, tuna, charcuterie, and creamy cheeses. Thanks to its fresh acidity, it is also surprisingly versatile at the table.
Additional information
The Nicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is the signature wine of the Nicolas-Jay winery in Oregon United States. The wine comes from carefully selected vineyards in the best sub-regions of the Willamette Valley, including Dundee Hills, Eola-Amity Hills, and Yamhill-Carlton. Here, the cool climate and the volcanic and sedimentary soils provide Pinot Noir with great elegance, freshness, and complexity.
Nicolas-Jay was born out of the friendship between Jean-Nicolas Méo, owner of Domaine Méo-Camuzet in Burgundy, and Jay Boberg, former founder of IRS Records. Their shared dream was to make world-class Pinot Noir in Oregon. Today, Nicolas-Jay is one of the most respected producers in the Willamette Valley, and the wines are praised for their balance between Burgundian elegance and the vibrant style of Oregon.
The Pinot Noir grapes are harvested by hand and strictly selected. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with natural yeasts. The wine then matures for approximately 13 months in French oak barrels, of which about 20% is new wood. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve as much character and finesse as possible.
Wine scores/awards
- 🏅 94 points – Wine Spectator (2018)
- 🏅 94 points – Wine Enthusiast (2018)
- 🏅 93 points – James Suckling (2018)
- 🏅 93 points – Wine Enthusiast (2018 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir)
Fun fact
The Willamette Valley lies at almost the same latitude as Burgundy. Thanks to the cool climate and the large temperature differences between day and night, Pinot Noir feels right at home here. Many wine lovers now consider the best Pinot Noirs from Oregon to be one of the most serious alternatives to red Burgundy.
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