Reviews & Ratings

2021 VGS Chateau Potelle Pinot Noir "Fourmeaux Chapter VII Rueling Vineyard"

Winery: VGS Chateau Potelle

Vintage: 2021

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Fourmeaux Chapter VII Rueling Vineyard"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir (DRC Clone)

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma Coast

State or country: CA

Price: $130

Cases produced: 84

KWG Score: 93 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: July 13, 2024

Wine Review: This dark strawberry colored Pinot Noir opens with a mild raspberry and pomegranate bouquet with hints of loam. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced, smooth, clean, and fresh. The flavor profile is a red raspberry tea and mild pomegranate with notes of stone dust and black cherry. We also detected hints of strawberry if the aftertaste. The finish is dry and its flavors, acidity and refined mild dusty tannins drift away nicely. This Pinot would pair well with grilled lamb lollipops. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: The Fourmeaux 2021 Chapter VII Pinot Noir is our most reminiscent of red Burgundy. This cooler site in Forestville creates an ethereal, delicate, and elegant wine. Ripe and juicy raspberry, kirsch, and blood orange radiate from the glass. Complex, earthy undertones of black tea, moist forest floor, and herbs follow. Polished tannins nicely frame the crisp yet delicate mouthfeel making this a pleasure to savor. Pair with a roast chicken, wild mushroom persillade, and or with smoked trout pate.

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