2021 Holloran Pinot Noir "Cuvée Gran Jean"
We only produce this Gran Jean cuvee in years that we feel show the very best examples of our Pinot Noir. In 2021 our winemaker Mark LaGasse chose barrels from Le Pavillon, ANA and La Chenaie to assemble this wine. .
The soils at all 3 sites are volcanic-based featuring the Jory series, with subsurface parent material of fractured basalt. The vines are not irrigated, forcing the roots to seek water and minerals deep underground.
These sites are farmed organically and biodynamic. The vines at ANA & Le Pavillon are now 50 years old.
The wine pours a lovely dark crimson, with a nose of black cherry plus cinnamon and spice. The palate is broad & quite rich, with notes of strawberry and red cherry. The finish extends, and coats the entire mouth, showing ripe tannins.
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| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley |
| Vineyard | Le Pavillon, ANA & La Chenaie |
| Designation | Dundee Hills & Eola-Amity Hills |
| Alcohol | 13.20% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 04/11/2023 |
| Cases Produced | 67 |
| 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, then hand sorted, and destemmed 100%, and fermented primarily with cultivated yeasts. After a gentle pressing, we aged it 18 months in French oak barrels.
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