Nicolas Jay, Own Rooted Pinot Noir Vintage:2017 the 165ème isn't as powerful

the 165ème isn't as powerful or fleshy as the 167ème Édition

This too is attractively fresh and bright with a notably more complex range of earth

(from Champs Franc)

A mildly exotic and more elegant nose flashes notes of mandarin orange

backward and brooding nose reluctantly gives up hints of very earthy dark pinot fruit nuanced by a distinct animale hint that merges into broad-shouldered flavors that offer excellent volume and concentration that finishes with just a hint of dryness and plenty of minerality

Nicolas Jay, Own Rooted Pinot Noir Vintage:2017 the 165ème isn't as powerfulDeep magenta. Expansive red and blue fruit, floral and spice scents are underscored by emerging mineral and succulent herb flourishes. Firm and focused in the mouth, offering bitter cherry, boysenberry, candied rose and cola flavors that unfurl steadily through the midpalate. Shows good depth and energy as well, finishing very long and gently chewy, with fine grained tannins adding framework and final grip. 50% new oak. Josh Raynolds