Powerful and structured to the core
This is most impressive but doesn’t offer quite the same sheer depth of its two grand cru siblings
Bright and fresh aromas of red pinot fruit are liberally laced with plenty of floral and spice wisps
55 ha parcel planted in 1961)
around half of that area was designated first growth in the 1737 classification
Rivers-Marie, Occidental Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir Vintage:2021 Powerful and structured to theA more savory and brambly personality emerges from the 2021 Pinot Noir Occidental Ridge Vineyard, with wild herbs, ripe cherry, and orange zest. Medium to Full bodied, with a seamless feel of fresh acidity, a soft texture, fine tannins, and a note of black raspberry, the freshness really lifts with ripeness off the palate, with a focused feel. Long on the palate, its drinking beautifully now and will drink well over the next 10 or so years.