Pinot Noir all 2019

Description of Domaine Nicolas Jay

Located in Oregon's picturesque Willamette Valley, Domaine Nicolas Jay is dedicated to producing premium Pinot Noir, with an emphasis on the expression of terroir and finesse of the grape variety. Founded by a collaboration between wine enthusiasts, the winery combines traditional methods and innovative approaches to create wines that celebrate the complexity and diversity of Oregonian Pinot Noir. Nicolas Jay is committed to practicing respectful viticulture, emphasizing the importance of terroir in the creation of authentic and expressive wines.

Description of the Cuvée Nicolas Jay Pinot Noir L’Ensemble

The Cuvée Nicolas Jay Pinot Noir L'Ensemble is the epitome of what the estate and the Willamette Valley have to offer. This exceptional Pinot Noir comes from a rigorous selection of the best plots, reflecting a harmonious blend of different terroirs. The Ensemble is vinified with care to highlight the delicacy, aromatic depth and elegant structure of Pinot Noir, resulting in a wine of great expression and incomparable finesse.

Aromas of the Cuvée

This Pinot Noir is distinguished by a rich and nuanced bouquet, offering notes of red cherry, raspberry and strawberry, intertwined with nuances of violet, earth and sweet spices. The careful aging in oak barrels brings touches of vanilla and toast, which complement the fruity aromas without dominating them, adding to the complexity and elegance of the wine.

Characteristics of the Cuvée

• Grape variety: Pinot Noir
• Profile: A wine of remarkable elegance and finesse, with a silky tannin structure and well-integrated acidity. The Ensemble offers a balanced and refined tasting experience, with a long and memorable finish.
• Aging Potential: Although this Pinot Noir is already approachable and pleasant to taste, it has excellent aging potential, allowing its flavors and complexity to blossom and develop over time.

Pairings with this Cuvée

Nicolas Jay Pinot Noir L'Ensemble is ideal to accompany delicate dishes such as grilled salmon, wild mushroom dishes or fine poultry. Its sophistication and delicacy make it a perfect choice for special occasions and gourmet meals.

In the United States, 90% of the wine produced comes from California. It was the influx of gold prospectors to California that boosted the California wine industry in the mid-19th century, particularly in the Sonoma and Napa region. At the start of the 20th century, there were 800 wineries. From 1919 to 1933 Prohibition destroyed the vast majority of the California wine industry so that by 1933, only 140 wineries remained producing wine. It was only from 1960 that the wine industry began to recover from Prohibition and California was primarily known for the production of fortified wines (in the style of Port). It was also in the 1960s that some of the most famous estates were created (Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, etc...). In 1976, a significant event took place: the legendary tasting competition better known as the "Judgment of Paris". He sees the greatest French wines opposing the new American wines. This May 24, an unexpected result shakes the world of wine, since to everyone's surprise, it is the United States which wins. However, this competition remains relatively unknown to the general public. Today, there is no doubt that the United States produces great wines. Even though California largely monopolizes the reputation of American wines with its excellent Zinfandels, the state of Oregon produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and the state of Washington offers excellent Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon.