2001 Le Moulin Rouge Pinot Noir
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The extraordinary 2001 Pinot Noir Le Moulin Rouge continues to remind me of ripe vintages of the DRC Richebourg or La Tache. It is 100% destemmed, whereas those wines include 100% stems, but its extraordinary floral, wild mountain flower, black cherry, raspberry, and forest floor notes are noteworthy. It boasts a deep ruby color to the rim, gorgeous aromatics, a voluptuous palate, and a magnificent, 60-second finish. It is a beauty! P.S. For those who have them in the bottle, the final ratings for the 2002 Chardonnays are as follows: Belle Cote (96), La Carriere (97), Cuvee Indigene (95), Ma Belle Fille (96), Mon Plaisir (94), and Point Rouge (98). Tel. (707) 942-4459; Fax (707) 942-0209
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Robert Parker
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Saturated medium ruby. Knockout nose combines wild blackberry and strawberry, minerals, white pepper, road tar and menthol. Hugely sweet and concentrated, in a rather masculine style. Flavors reminiscent of Vosne-Romanee: wild black fruits, dark chocolate, dark rose, espresso and herbal tea. Packed with material. Finishes with very broad, horizontal, fine tannins and superb length.
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.