Nicolas Jay L'ensemble Pinot Noir 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Nicolas Jay
Label Name:
 
L'ensemble Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores/reviews: Decanter (Clive Pursehouse) 95; Jeb Dunnuck 94; Vinous ~92; Wine Enthusiast review positive. Producer cites International Wine Report/96 for 2022

Tasting Note
Bright red and blue fruits (cherry, raspberry, wild blueberry), floral notes and crushed stone, with savory spice, orange zest and polished tannins; vibrant acidity and medium body lead to a refined, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, grilled lamb chops, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin; Asian: teriyaki salmon, duck ramen, char siu pork, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir fermented with native yeasts, aged ~14 months in French oak (≈30–35% new); bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Founded by Jean‑Nicolas Méo and Jay Boberg, Nicolas‑Jay sources select organic/biodynamic/LIVE Willamette Valley sites; L'Ensemble is a reserve blend of best barrels across premier vineyards.