LE CADEAU VINEYARD, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, ROCHEUX, PINOT NOIR 2008 (1.5L) A & R COLLECTION Just so smooth and drinking

Just so smooth and drinking beautifully

At 30+ years the risk of extraction failure is greatly increased due in part to the last 3-5mm of cork (the end in contact with alcohol) becoming increasingly fragile

nicked and damp stained labels

just spectacular

Deep purple colored

LE CADEAU VINEYARD, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, ROCHEUX, PINOT NOIR 2008 (1.5L) A & R COLLECTION Just so smooth and drinking92 points Wine Enthusiast The Rocheux bottling comes from a vineyard parcel with especially rocky soil, and there is a heightened minerality along with a racy, well defined edge to the wine that the French call nerveux. Its a thrill to taste if you race along with it and if you like a more acidic style, with tart raspberry fruit as your companion. The finish brings in leaf and vanilla, all in context and perfectly balanced. (10 2010) MAGNUMS SHIP IN