The concentration, depth, power, and elegance of the 2002 Pinot Noir Les Dijonnais is stunning, all the more so when one realizes it was produced from 7-year-old fruit (conventional wisdom is that vines can make great fruit in the first two years of production then the quality diminishes for a few years before coming back when they’re older). Its black cherry, spice, and violet aromas lead to a penetrating personality awash in red fruits, mostly cherries and raspberries, that harmoniously conquer the palate and linger for 45 seconds or more. Sappy, fleshy, and complex, it is a medium to full-bodied wine of tremendous beauty and charm. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2013. Bravo!
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