Evesham Wood Pinot Noir Cuvee J 09
Opens with a nose of classic Burgundian Jayer - compelling and complex, multi-layered and detailed. An amazing swirl of tension between elegant fruit and fresh turned earth and herbs. Made from the best six barrels of Pinot from the vintage, a scant 120 cases. - Jean
For years, Cuvee "J" has been one of those truly cult wines - a must-have passionate Oregon Pinot noir collectors. It is released and sells out in a few days. Part of the foundation of my cellar, I've been collecting it since 1996. Cuvee "J" usually needs cellaring - it's subtle, refined, mysterious, ever changing, and unforgettable. - Jean
Cuvée J continues to be a 6 barrel selection exclusively from Le Puits Sec Vineyard. Somewhat in contrast to many 2009's the Cuvée J is quite tight and restrained at first, opening up on day 2 with plum and violet notes dominating. It was barrelled in 40% new French oak, contributing a spicy character. Time in bottle is needed for the wine to fully develop. - Erin
2008 Vintage Tasting Notes
Evesham Wood Pinot Noir "Cuvee J" 08 - Evesham's most anticipated, smallest production Pinot, and their hardest to get wine.
Darker and burlier than Le Puits Sec, the vineyard's amazingly elegant creaminess shines through in the 08 Cuvee J. Packed with dark berry and black cherry fruit, the J adds crushed lavender, purple flowers and Asian spices to the deep mix. It was stunning with our dinner of pan-seared Cattail Creek Farms lamb chops, delicata squash, and a grape tomato-sherry salsa. - Marcus
Available as part of the
Haden Fig/Evesham Wood Mixed Case.
Previous Vintage Tasting Notes
Evesham Wood Pinot Noir "Cuvee J" 07 - Russ Raney's top Pinot noir each year, this wine is created with two main sources of inspiration and advice: two of Burgundy's top small producers: the legendary Henri Jayer (Vosne-Romanee), and Michel Niellon (Chassagne-Montrachet). Released November, 2009.
Russ makes very little of this wine, his best, and its subtle complexity and evocative scent and flavors improve for 8-12 years with cellaring. Call to order.
Previous Vintage tasting notes
2006 Vintage Tasting Notes
Winemaker's notes: "Our 2006 Cuvee J barrel-selection was sourced exclusively from Le Puits Sec, with the fruit coming 100% from the older Pommard section of the vineyard. It displays our estate vineyard’s typical flavor profile, yet with slightly darker fruit tones and more viscosity (thus somewhat longer finish) than its counterpart Le Puits Sec bottling, and with toastier notes from the higher dose of new French oak (ca. 50%). Harvested @ 24.4° Brix on Sept. 28, Alc. 14.5%. Aging rPuits Sec - no fining or filtrration. 171 cases bottled on May 7."
Winemaker's notes: "Our 2006 Cuvee J barrel-selection was sourced exclusively from Le Puits Sec, with the fruit coming 100% from the older Pommard section of the vineyard. It displays our estate vineyard’s typical flavor profile, yet with slightly darker fruit tones and more viscosity (thus somewhat longer finish) than its counterpart Le Puits Sec bottling, and with toastier notes from the higher dose of new French oak (ca. 50%). Harvested @ 24.4° Brix on Sept. 28, Alc. 14.5%. No fining or filtrration. 171 cases bottled on May 7."
2003 Vintage Tasting Notes The 2003 Cuvee J is of medium color, with aromas evocative of a piney wood, and with an undercurrent of raspberry and red currant. The wine has a viscosity and texture in the mouth that is unexpected, given the medium color, and the sweet fruit flavors are enhanced by layers of everchanging hints of the flavors of smoked meats, basalt, black fruit, minerals, and pine. While open and inviting now, this wine would benefit from 4-6 years of cellaring, and would continue to be interesting and pleasing for 10-12 years.
