2014 Le Moulin Rouge Pinot Noir
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100% Pinot Noir, Vosne-Romanée clone from the Pisoni Vineyard. Their only non-estate wine – they've worked with the Pisoni family for 20 years. Wild yeast, no acid adjustment. Released March 2016. Tiny production. Deep crimson. Sweet, slightly heady nose. Jewelly and satisfying even if not at all burgundian. Very exuberant. Rather hot, bruising finish. Lots to chew on. (JR)
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From the purchased fruit, the 2014 Pinot Noir Le Moulin Rouge Pisoni Vineyard displays a decent plum color, plenty of straightforward black cherry fruit, spice, forest floor and loamy soil undertones. It is a delicious, excellent Pinot Noir, but pales in comparison to the estate offerings in 2014.
The 2014 Pinot Noir Moulin Rouge, from Pisoni in the Santa Lucia Highlands, is a holdover from the days before Peter Michael’s estate vineyards came online. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, spice and chocolate are all pushed forward. Drink this overt, fruit-driven Pinot Noir over the next few years.
About the producer
Founded in 1983 by Sir Peter Michael CBE and his wife Margaret, Peter Michael Winery produces some of California’s finest wines.