Chehalem Wines Ridgecrest Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge, USA 2016 Pierre et Louis Trapet but whereas Mouton-Rothschild possesses that

but whereas Mouton-Rothschild possesses that peacock's tail

the sophistication really comes through here

Rich and lush but less obviously fruit-driven than usual in this vintage

Copper and iron too

This old-vine rouge comes from what will one day be deemed a premier cru parcel

Chehalem Wines Ridgecrest Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge, USA 2016 Pierre et Louis Trapet but whereas Mouton-Rothschild possesses thatAromatically, this wine jumps out of the glass with bright red fruit with darker aspects of earth and blackberry bushes. Notes of sarsaparilla, forest floor and mushrooms are elevated by a hint of new oak toast. On the palate, the vibrant acid exposes a lingering essence of dried cherries and spices.