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Notes

Every season fourth generation winemaker Alexandrine Roy joins us from Gevrey-Chambertin, France, sharing her expertise of traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques using the grapes of Phelps Creek Vineyards. The result is Cuvée Alexandrine—a reserve level Pinot Noir. This beautiful wine emerges from her personal crafting and final selection of the finest native yeast fermented estate barrels.

Cuvée Alexandrine Pinot Noir combines three Pinot Noir Clones, Dijon 115, Dijon 777 and Pommard. Harvest separately block by block, each selection undergoes spontaneous, native yeast fermentation, thriving with the native yeast living on the fruit. The wine is barrel aged in French Oak approximately 11 months prior to Alexandrine’s final selection. In 2021, after tasting through all the options, Alexandrine Roy chooses the finest 12 barrels which complimented the vintage and site.

Our famed tobacco and spice tones, emanating from volcanic soils, grace a lingering structure of savory red and dark fruit expressions, with acidity permitting extended aging potential. A diversity of clones and micro-climates add layers of sensory experience.

91 Points - James Suckling (March 2023)Notes of wild strawberries, dried citrus peel, leafy herbs and dried flowers. Fleshy and firm with crunchy tannins and savory character, with cherry drops and hints of crushed stones to close. Drink now.”- J.S.