Domaine Lumineux Cuvee Pinot Noir 2021

Dundee Hills, Oregon

Domaine Lumineux is located in the Dundee Hills, a landmass in the northern part of the Willamette Valley that rises roughly 800 feet above the valley floor, essentially making the appellation its own vinicultural island. The coastal mountain range protects the hills from severe weather, giving the region the benefit of more moderate rain and warmer nighttime temperatures to protect against frost and fog. Unlike other Willamette Valley appellations that have numerous types of sedimentary soils, the Dundee Hills are uniformly covered by Jory soils, a rich red clay formed by ancient volcanic basalt. Pinot Noir grown in Dundee Hills exhibits texture and weight, as well as earth, floral, and mineral attributes. Pinot Noir was first planted here in 1965, less than one mile from Domaine Lumineux. The Dundee Hills is now considered one of the premier Pinot Noir regions in the world and is home to many of Oregons most acclaimed Pinot Noir vineyards.

Blend: 100% Pinot Noir 37% Clone 777, 31% Clone 667, 23% Pommard, 6% Clone 115, 3% Clone 114

Alcohol: 13.7%

Total Acid: 5.5 g/l

Barrel Regimen: 10 Months in oak barrels, 33% new oak

Tasting Notes: This wine exhibits opulent aromas of spice, featuring hints of anise, nutmeg, and earthy forest floor. The savory palate is accompanied by concentrated red fruit notes, intermingled with dried fig. The 2021 Cuve boasts a complex structure, with intriguing notes of black pepper lending an alluring mouthfeel and a prolonged finish.