2021 Holloran Pinot Noir "Cuvée L" Le Pavillon 1.5
The Le Pavillon Vineyard site in the heart of the Red Hills AVA in Dundee, is our oldest and most unique vineyard. This 10 acre site features ownrooted Pommard clone Pinot Noir planted in 1972, along with Chardonnay and Riesling, making it one of the oldest surviving vineyards in the Willamette Valley.
The soils are volcanic-based Jory with subsurface parent material of fractured basalt. The vines are not irrigated, forcing the roots to seek water and minerals deep underground. The average elevation is 617 feet, with a south facing 9.7% slope.
This vineyard has been farmed organically since 1999 and biodynamic since 2006, The Pinot Noir clones are primarily Pommard, with some Wadenswil, 114 & 115 grafted on to other original plantings, to provide clonal diversity.
The wine pours a lovely deep burgundy color, with a nose of red cherry, cranberry, clove & cinnamon. On the palate, cherry & raspberry flavors transition to white pepper & grilled citrus. The finish coats the sides & back of the mouth with ripe tannins and a spicy palate that lingers.
Enjoy with Reverse Seared Pork Chops with Apple Cider Pan Sauce.
Drinking 2025 – 2040, decanting recommended.
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| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley |
| Vineyard | Le Pavillon |
| Designation | Dundee Hills |
| Alcohol | 13.00% |
| Volume | 1.5 liter |
| Bottling Date | 04/11/2023 |
| Cases Produced | 6 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Oregon |
The 2021 growing season was warmer than the 20- year average. The ‘heat dome’ experienced in late June (temps over 115 for a couple days) had no significant effect as the berries had just set. We picked by hand, hand sorted, destemmed 100%, and fermented primarily with cultivated yeasts. After a gentle pressing, we aged it 18 months in French oak barrels, 8% new. Cuvee “L” represents the three best barrels from these 50 year old vines at Le Pavillon, from an excellent vintage.
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