2015 La Cote Pinot Noir
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The 2015 Pinot Noir La Côte is fabulous, and probably the greatest offering Domaine de la Côte has released to date—although the 2016 rendition will give it a run for its money in due course. The wine soars from the glass with a bouquet of kaleidoscopic complexity featuring notes of raspberries, red cherries, potpourri, rose hip and sweet spices. On the palate, the La Côte is medium-bodied and expansive, framed by incredibly fine-grained tannins and boasting stunning inner-mouth perfume. The concentration and depth that have been packed into this decidedly elegant, even delicate wine are incredible. This is compelling testimony to what can be achieved in an extreme mesoclimate if one's willing to accept the tiny yields that are essential to achieving full phenolic maturity.
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Porous soils with rich clay. More restrained fruit than their Bloom’s Field, but the same stemmy aromatic richness. Sweet fruit style – blueberry, blackberry and redcurrant – but savoury and vivid on the finish. Light body yet plenty of core fruit. Finishes with gorgeous sweet spice and leather. (RH)
The 2015 Pinot Noir La Côte possesses inner density and depth that give it an inward, implosive feel. A dollop of whole clusters adds some aromatic nuance. It will be interesting to see if the 2015 opens up over time. Today, it is quite reticent and not ready to show all of its cards.