2017 | Maison l’Envoye | Straight Shooter Pinot Noir

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Red Wine: 2017 | Maison l’Envoye | Straight Shooter Pinot Noir

Hand-picked, unadulterated Pinot Noir from pristine vineyard blocks across Willamette Valley. The whole cluster component accentuates the intense aromatics of dark cherry and blue fruits alongside subtle earth and elegant floral notes.

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Producer: Maison l’Envoye

Ratings: WS | 91 W&S | 90

Vintage: 2017

Size: 750ml

ABV: 13.6%

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Country/Region: United States, Willamette Valley

Hand-picked, unadulterated Pinot Noir from pristine vineyard blocks across Willamette Valley. The whole cluster component accentuates the intense aromatics of dark cherry and blue fruits alongside subtle earth and elegant floral notes. The palate mirrors the nose and is full of freshness with a touch of oak for texture and balance. Vibrant acidity and soft tannins support the flavors through a long, satisfying finish.

Reviews:

• Wine Spectator: Tightly focused, braced by snappy acidity and tannins, this features raspberry, pomegranate and orange tea flavors that finish on a structured note. Best from 2020 through 2025.

• Wine & Spirits: With a piecrust-lees scent and flavors of cherry pie, this wine has a nervous energy in its acidity, and light, firm tannins that will make a good foil for braised rabbit.

Producer Information

Driven by a tireless hunt for elusive sites where Pinot Noir shines, Maison L’Envoy traverses the globe with the intention of presenting the acme of regionality and winemaking styles. Originating in Burgundy, they pursued gilded terroir to craft this region’s wine trinity: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Gamay Noir. Yet from this tenor of focus and commitment a global fellowship emerged, with terroir-driven Pinot Noir as the linchpin. Now, with winemaking footprints in Burgundy, Willamette Valley, Tasmania and Central Otago, Maison L’Envoy champions many unsung growers who have farmed their vineyards for decades and generations, some mere feet away from more illustriously cited neighbors. This project has been a standout since its debut in 2011 including Wine & Spirits naming Maison L’Envoy a ‘Winery To Watch’ in 2015.