2015 Le Pre du Col Pinot Noir 1.5L
Accolades
94 Points Wine Spectator * 95 Points Vinous * 93 Points James Suckling
Le Pré du Col Vineyard: A Bergström Wines Estate
Planted 2006 * Ribbon Ridge AVA * Elevation: 400ft
The first Ribbon Ridge AVA estate that we were honored to add to our portfolio. This magnificent 16-acre marine-sedimentary shallow sandy soil terroir is owned by the Hill family and farmed by Bergström Wines in partnership since its inception. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from this amazing site are known for their depth of spice, rare woods, incense and oceanic salinity aromatics and for their rich textural layers of fruited spice and earthy minerality. These are seriously age-worthy wines. Learn more about the Le Pré du Col Vineyard
Josh Bergström's Notes
A classic example of how a wine from this vineyard can age and develop into an endlessly complex and outstanding example of Northern Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from the Ribbon Ridge AVA.
With a youthful, dark cherry, and plum red robe, this wine is all about spice expression, both in its aroma and on the palate. Aromas of Chinese five spice (star anise, clove, cinnamon, pepper, and fennel), cola, sassafras, and chocolate form the core bouquet, but there is also an exotic, savory tinge which keeps this vintage true to its vineyard’s annual terroir expression of umami.
The palate is as decadent as a summer fruit pie: confit plums, cherries, and blackberries wrapped in sweet pastry. A creamy, silky, and suave texture glides across the tongue, echoing the sweet spices from the aromatic bouquet. True to the vintage, this wine is such a joy to drink now. Alcohol: 13.6%
Wine Profile
| Vintage | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wine Style | Red Wine |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Alcohol % | 13.6 |
| Size | 1.5 L |