2021
Nº 22

Pinot Noir
SKU: JCPN222172

Elegant mid-weight reds are made in the traditional dry, earthy style of the French classics. Most are Pinot Noirs, but all share European sensibilities and a savory food-oriented flavor profile.

FOOD PAIRING: Flexible partners for lighter meats, poultry & seafood (served hot). Ideal for dishes accented with CHEESE, MUSHROOMS or GARLIC, but not suited for spicy heat or sugary foods!

$80
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$64 Member Price*
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Description

  • INTIMATE​
  • TUMULTUOUS
  • INTENSE

Each JCB wine is known by a number. And each number has deep significance for Jean-Charles Boisset, the collection’s creator and namesake. N°22 represents the number eleven twice, and 11 is Jean-Charles’ lucky number. N°22 was chosen because this wine has twice the intensity, grandeur and charisma of most Pinot Noirs.

Tasting Notes
Aroma: 

This jewel-toned crimson Pinot Noir begins with the enchanting allure of dark fruits accompanied by fragrant earthy hints.

Palate: 

Each sip exposes a tapestry of flavors, showcasing intricate baking spices, exquisitely ripe plums and strawberries and cherries. The finish is marked by a silky-smooth minerality that resonates with the enduring intensity of its well-defined tannins. This is an undeniably extraordinary Pinot Noir, brimming with intensity and finesse that continues long after the final sip.

Winemaking
Vintage Notes: 

For Jean-Charles Boisset, the supple texture of a great Pinot Noir makes drinking it an almost INTIMATE experience. Earthy and powerful, N°22 is a TUMULTUOUS riot of deep flavors. We think of it as insistent and INTENSE.

Tech Notes
  • Appellation: Sonoma Coast
  • Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir 
  • Alcohol: 14.5%
  • pH: 3.5
  • T/A: 5.5 g/L
  • Winemaking: Wooden open-top fermenters with hand punch downs
  • Aging: 
    • 18 months in French oak
    • 35% New oak
    • 15% New French oak
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Pairs Well With
Meats & Fish:
Peking Duck, Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Cheese & Nuts:
Medium cheeses. Goat cheese
Fruits & Vegetables:
Grilled Portabello Mushrooms
Sauces:
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