Nicolas Jay, Momtazi Pinot Noir other_regions_italy

Nicolas Jay, Momtazi Pinot Noir other_regions_italyThe 2023 Pinot Noir Momtazi is from a section within the higher volcanic elevation section of 115 and 114 clones. Coming from this more exposed site with more intense winds, it displays a notably deeper red magenta color and packs in a great deal of intensity and acidity. Offering a deeper and more savory richness in its notes of black cherries, black tea leaf, rocky earth, and brambly herbs, its full bodied on the palate, retaining bright acidity

As is usually the case

with a smoky mineral undertone and a hint of fruitcake

Once again there is excellent volume to the serious and powerful mineral-inflected flavors that possess a sleeker mouth feel before culminating in an explosively long and beautifully balanced finale

Sichuan pepper and clove oil plus a touch of tobacco leaf

but that's what gives this its spice

the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 149 slips gracefully out of the glass with notions of wild blueberries

offering sweet red fruit flavors and gentle mineral lift

Look for four decades or more of luxuriant satisfaction

Grand Pontets 2005 exhibits a dense ruby/purple color

A flat out gorgeous nose features violets

concentrated but balanced

Blackberry aromas