Marie Therese Chappaz, Grain Pinot Malindzo, Fully

Tasty. Burgundian. Light, resiny, cherry, cranberry. Minerally towards the finish.

Consumed over three nights. Would never have guessed it was a PN

Couleur brillante, nez épicé, poivré, bouche ample, typée, fruitée, fin, très beau pinot

A Pinot Noir from Switzerland? Unsurprisingly, not so California with a savory cranberry/mulberry/raspberry/tart cherry fruit theme with mineral/underbrush tones and a lightly earthy/white pepper streak that makes for an attractive nose. Not at all green/underripe/vegetal, with more upfront energy than many Oregon wines, and a light structural footprint that allows for modest length along with the pretty fruit . Advertised as best for the short term, which I concur with. Pleased with the complexity here, although not a value wine, …

* but almost ** Note this is Pinot Noir C: Clear brownish red, pretty! N: Hint of raspberries and strawberries P: Delicate, light and lean. Very good balance and length, flavorful. Drinks very well. Precise, careful and of high quality. Reminiscent of the Cully PN.

High complexity, enormous potential