2017 PINOT NOIR DOMAINE LOIS LOUISE “COTE SUD”

TASTING NOTES

We call Cote Sud our “Pinot Noir with a ‘blow away’ bouquet.” Ronn Wiegand: “An excellent Pinot Noir with great aging potential (****+). Very ripe (cherry, cassis, plum jam, red licorice), with supporting toasty, spicy character; youthful, but open and accessible. The palate is fleshy and full bodied, with evident richness. It is quite long on the palate, well balanced, and very persistent in the finish, with moderate tannin. Surprisingly drinkable this early for Cote Sud. Likely to be at its best between 2024 and 2028.”

STATISTICS

Composition 100% Pinot Noir

Vineyard Domaine Lois Louise “Cote Sud” block

Barrel Aging 19 months in Francois Frères French oak barrels (80% new)

pH 3.61

TA 0.62

Alcohol 13.5

Production 897 cases