Willamette Valley

Medium

Cork

This is an example of a ‘mineral terroir’ in the eyes of the winemaker. The position of this block is upslope, on the second dome, the highest elevation on the Aegrina site. ‘There’s a great freshness and saline minerality, ocean air, and energy. A good example of minerality and a kinetic sort. There’s a flow of minerality here. Only pump overs, to preserve this wine’s elegance and freshness,’ explains winemaker François Millet. Blood orange and red bramble fruits, rusticity and elegance come together; there’s a cautiousness to observe in that portion of the vineyard. I’m still figuring it out, but I have to be careful with the minerality’s volume,’ Millet explains. The fruit is brilliantly ripe, with a perfect crispness throughout the palate, framed by mineral notes. It shows a mineral complexity, with a saline finish and wisps of hibiscus tea.

Pinot Noir / Pinot Nero

La Biblioteca, Title Page, Willamette Valley, McMinnville, Oregon, USA, 2023

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This is an example of a ‘mineral terroir’ in the eyes of the winemaker. The position of this block is upslope, on the second dom

La Biblioteca, Title Page, Willamette Valley, McMinnville, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA 2023

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