Oregon

Plaisance Ranch - Merlot 2016

Applegate Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a fine intensity and a small deepness. It reveals notes of ripe blackcurrant, small red berries and small notes of crushed wild strawberry associated with fine touches of violet, cornflower as well as fine hints of caramelization and sweet spices. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame, a good definition as well as precision and a mineral frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry, raspberry and small of cherry associated with small touches of violet as well as a subtle varietal hint. Good length and persistence. Tannin are well-built.

Score : 15/20 (89-90/100) Plaisance Ranch - Ranch Red 2016

Applegate Valley

The nose is fruity, aromatic, gourmand and offers a fine richness and a very fine power. It reveals notes of strawberry, blackcurrant and small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of violet as well as fine touches of tonka bean/chocolate, sweet spices and a very discreet hint of Sichuan pepper (in the background). The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good acidulous frame, suavity and a certain sweetness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, crushed blackcurrant and small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with a fine touch of cherry, violet as well as very fine hints of cardamom. Good length and persistence.

Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100) Plaisance Ranch - Cabernet Franc 2017

Applegate Valley

The nose is aromatic, racy and offers a small gourmandize. It reveals notes of violet, plum and small notes of Boysen berry associated with fine touches of sweet spices and a very discreet hint of nutmeg. The mouth is juicy, mineral and offers freshness, a good definition and gourmandize. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, fleshy/juicy raspberry and small notes of fleshy plum associated with small touches of violet as well as fine hints of chocolate, toasted/sweet spices and a very discreet hint of vanilla. Good persistence. Tannins are structuring and well-built.

Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100) Plaisance Ranch - Petite Sirah 2017

Applegate Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a small flowery side. It reveals notes of violet, ripe violet plum, ripe violet plum and small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of tobacco leaves, caramelization and a hint of ripe almond. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/fresh frame, a good definition and straightness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry, juicy/fresh blackcurrant and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of small red berries, violet as well as very fine hints of racy minerality. Good length. Tannins are precise, structuring and very finely marked.

Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100) Plaisance Ranch - Carménère 2017

Applegate Valley

The nose is elegant, deep and offers a small intensity and complexity. It reveals notes of blackberry, ripe blackcurrant and small notes of blueberry associated with fine touches of wild raspberry as well as hints of sweet spices, cardamom and discreet hints of Cuben pepper, tonka bean and a subtle hint of graphite. The mouth is fruity, elegant and offers juiciness, precision as well as gourmandize and a good finesse of the grain. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy blackcurrant and small notes of violet associated with touches of fleshy/juicy blueberry as well as a subtle hint of cherry core as well as hints of chocolate and toasted/caramelization. Good length. Tannins are elegant. A very beautiful wine!

Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)

Plaisance Ranch - Syrah 2017

Applegate Valley

The nose is fruity and offers power as well as a good definition and a very fine concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry and blackcurrant and small notes of iris, flowers associated with fine touches of fresh wild raspberry associated with fine hints of Sichuan pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, a good definition as well as straightness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackcurrant, ripe/juicy Bigarreau cherry and small notes of small red berries associated with fine touches of garrigue/varietal as well as very discreet hints of tonka bean, cardamom. Tannins are structuring and slightly firm. Good length.

Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100) Plaisance Ranch - Mondeuse 2017

Applegate Valley

The nose is fruity, well-built and offers a fine concentration. It reveals notes of blackcurrant, wild blackberry and small wild fruits associated with fine touches of Sichuan pepper, cornflower and fine hints of grass. The mouth is fruity, juicy, suave and offers a good definition, gourmandize as well as an acidulous frame, tension and a fine richness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/ripe blackcurrant, fleshy/ripe blackberry and small notes of small red berries associated with fine touches of raspberry as well as fine touches of mild tobacco leaf and caramelization. Tannins are elegant.

Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100) Plaisance Ranch - Petite-Petite 2017

Applegate Valley

The nose is fruity and offers power, a beautiful finesse of the grain and intensity. It reveals notes of Boysen berry, violet and small notes of Cuben pepper associated with fine touches of ripe blackcurrant, wild raspberry as well as very discreet hints of graphite and spices/green pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame, a good definition as well as precision. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry, crushed blackcurrant and small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with fine touches of small red berries as well as fine hints of violet, tonka bean and very discreet hints of caramelization. Tannins are elegant and well-built. Good length.

Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100) Plaisance Ranch - Petit Verdot 2017

Applegate Valley

The nose offers a fine grain as well as a fine intensity/ concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of black cherry/griotte as well as discreet hints of iris, nutmeg and an imperceptible hint of cinnamon. The mouth is fresh, mineral and offers a finely acidulous frame, a beautiful freshness, a good definition, straightness as well as tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/ juicy blackberry, fleshy/juicy cassis and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of griotte as well as very fine hints of violet, iris and a subtle hint of nutmeg. A persistence with an imperceptible hint almost saline in the background.

Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100) Plaisance Ranch - Grande Finale 2017 Vintage Port Style

Applegate Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a small power, intensity and a fine alcoholic hint. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of crushed strawberry associated with fine touches of violet as well as hints of nutmeg, liquorice stick and dark chocolate. The mouth is fruity, elegant and offers a beautiful definition, gourmandize as well as a fine acidulous frame and richness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy cassis, fleshy blackberry and small notes of violet Quetsche plum associated with touches of crushed strawberry as well as fine hints of violet and Sichuan pepper. Good length and persistence.

Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100) The Eyrie Vineyards - Rolling Green 2012, Pinot Noir

Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley

The nose is fruity, elegant and gourmand. It reveals notes of fleshy strawberry, plum and small notes of fleshy/ crushed blueberry associated with very fine touches of blackberry, cherry as well as subtle mineral hints and spices. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a very acidulous frame, finesse as well as racy minerality. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy cherry, fleshy blackberry and small notes of plum associated with very fine touches of crunchy raspberry, caramelization, toasted as well as subtle hints of mild tobacco (in the background). Tannins are elegant.

Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)