5 ha parcel in Le Charlemagne)
A vague whiff of exotic fruit is present on the mostly white orchard fruit aromas that are trimmed in perceptible if still reasonably subtle wood influence
lengthy and ever-so-slightly warm finale
richness and concentration
The noticeably more refined barely middle weight flavors exude evident minerality on the delicious and equally refreshing finish
Felton Road, Block 3 Pinot Noir other_regions_italy 5 ha parcel in LePale to medium deep ruby purple in color, the 2011 Block 3 Pinot Noir has earthy, yeasty, baking bread overtones that envelop a core of red plums, mulberries and pomegranate with hints of milk chocolate and tree bark. Medium bodied, it is quite structured in the mouth, with crisp acid, a medium level of grainy tannins and a long, earthy finish. It needs a year or two of aging and will drink to 2020+.