From the
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay specialist, Le Clos Jordanne, this is a very
masculine and slightly rustic style of PN. Maturation took place in French oak,
35% new oak and the remaining barrel percentage was a mix of used oak (from one
to four years old barrels) with alcohol coming in at 12.5%.
A very
exotic bouquet on this PN with aromas of sour cherry, pomegranate, forest
floor, smoky, gentle wood spices with a strong stony minerality. On the
mouthfeel, medium bodied, flavours of blueberry, vanilla and wood smoke with a
silky smooth texture, fresh acidity and fine tannins. This wine finish is long,
smooth with complex flavours lingering. Again, this is another wine where the
cork wasn’t exactly up to par, with dry wine on the foil and a soft, slightly
wet cork. This PN is definitely not fruity or elegant, this is a more
masculine, slightly edgy, mineral driven kind of PN. I would have preferred a
little more fruit, but Le Clos Jordanne still managed to make a very
interesting and enjoyable wine in a challenging vintage. Score 88 points.
Purchased
August 6, 2012 at the Wine Rack in Ottawa for $35.00
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