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La Pitchoune 2015 BAD HAUNTED Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

La Pitchoune 2015 BAD HAUNTED Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

90 Points
WA / JD / PF
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90 Points
WA / JD / PF

Mission Codename The Little Prince

“La Pitchoune has been gaining its footing as one of the most coveted producers in Sonoma County with their unapologetic wines that are reminiscent of the kind of farmhouse wines you’d find throughout Burgundy, France.” - Sonoma Magazine

“If you don’t know, now you know…” - Biggie Smalls

Truth! This is one of those total no-brainer, “yes please we’ll take everything you can possibly spare” type offers that we jump at. If you follow the boutique Sonoma Pinot scene in any capacity, you probably know La Pitchoune and already dipped out of here to snag a few. To have ANY of this beautiful triple-90-point 2015 Pinot from them, let alone at a nice 40% discount… incredible!

For the uninitiated, La Pitchoune means “the little one” in French. Small production, small lots, and plenty of small decisions add up to a big success. Owners Tracy and Peter Neilsen kicked things off in 2012 and make just 1,200 cases each year but despite the tiny production, they’ve amassed a strong following of devoted Pinot and Chardonnay lovers. Nearly everything they make rates 90 or higher, this one included. No surprise given they’re tapped into some prime vineyard sites - Chenoweth, Devoto, English Hill, Pratt, and Van Der Kamp to name a few. Many of which supply fruit to cream of the crop Pinot makers like Dutton, Dehlinger, Kistler.

This wine flashes a style between California and Burgundy, with pure red berries, plums, baking spices, fresh leather, and earl gray tea mix and mingle. Juicy midweight style with tons of freshness. Brisk acidity makes it perfect for that big dinner coming up at the end of the month.

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90 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

“Medium ruby, the 2015 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast has an earthy nose of soil, graphite, pipe tobacco and herbs with brambly black fruits in the background. The palate is medium-bodied and earthy with firm, slightly grippy tannins and just enough freshness on the finish. Drink 2019-2024.”

90 Points – Jeb Dunnuck

“The ruby-colored 2015 Pinot Noir, which was 70% destemmed and brought up in 25% new French oak, offers a complex bouquet of tart cherries, bay leaf, green flowers, and spice cabinet. With fine tannins, medium body, and good acidity, it’s has a kiss of green (I suspect from the stems) in its aromas and flavors, yet it’s nicely balanced and add rather than detracts. It’s an outstanding wine to enjoy over the coming 7-8 years. Drink 2019-2027.”

90 Points – PinotFile

“Dark garnet color in the glass. Aromas of purple grapes, boysenberry and underbrush lead off. Dense and bold in a fruit-driven mid weight plus style, with waves of dark red and purple fruits greeting the palate. A botanical thread plies the background. Nicely composed with balanced tannins and some finishing purpose.”

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La Pitchoune 2015 BAD HAUNTED Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 750ml Wine Label
Look

A deep ruby hue with glimmers of garnet reflecting through the rim

Smell

Pure red berries, plums, baking spices, fresh leather, and earl gray tea

Taste

Juicy midweight style with tons of freshness, a style between California and Burgundy

Finish

Brisk acidity and great length make it perfect for that big dinner coming up soon

Pairing

One foot in tradition so built for a classic meal, a touch of modernity for the creative there too

What the Winery Says 2015 BAD HAUNTED Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

La Pitchoune
La Pitchoune
Winemaker
Andrew Berge
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Vintage
2015
Appellation
Sonoma Coast
Vineyards
English Hill, Holder, Morris
Clones
Dijon 115, 667, 777, 838
Alcohol
13.5%
Total acidity
5.8 g/L
pH
3.66
Harvest Brix
24.3˚
Harvest dates
August 24 - September 7, 2015
Bottling date
August 11, 2015
Aging
11 months
Barrels
25% new French oak

About the Winery La Pitchoune

La Pitchoune Winemaker Andrew Berge
La Pitchoune Winemaker Andrew Berge
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