LE CADEAU VINEYARD, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, ROCHEUX, PINOT NOIR 2008 (1.5L) Barolo full-bodied richness and building underlying

full-bodied richness and building underlying structure that makes me think 3-5 years of cellaring are warranted

As is common with this wine

coffee and incense

While compositionally similar to the regular cuvée

though anything fresh off the grill would also do

LE CADEAU VINEYARD, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, ROCHEUX, PINOT NOIR 2008 (1.5L) Barolo full-bodied richness and building underlying92 points Wine Enthusiast The Rocheux bottling comes from a vineyard parcel with especially rocky soil, and there is a heightened minerality along with a racy, well defined edge to the wine that the French call nerveux. Its a thrill to taste if you race along with it and if you like a more acidic style, with tart raspberry fruit as your companion. The finish brings in leaf and vanilla, all in context and perfectly balanced. (10 2010) MAGNUMS SHIP IN