{"product_id":"lot-565-2023-sonoma-carneros-pinot-meunier-12-bottle-case","title":"Lot 565 | 2023 Sonoma Carneros Pinot Meunier 12-bottle case","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e***BOTTLING MID-JULY, SHIPPING MID-AUGUST***\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs part of our never ending quest to bring you new and delicious things to drink, we’ve acquired another rare gem: our first ever Pinot Meunier!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhether you know it or not, you’ve probably tasted Pinot Meunier before, just not as a single-varietal – it plays a crucial supporting role alongside Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the production of traditional Champagne. In the US, it remains \u003cem\u003efar\u003c\/em\u003e scarcer, with just a couple hundred acres planted (mostly in Carneros, where it thrives in the local marine air and clay soils). As a standalone bottling, this thin-skinned red grape transforms into a wonderfully elegant and refined wine that in a blind tasting would be often guessed to be a lighter, Burgundian-style expression of its Pinot Noir cousin. Since this is our inaugural find, you know we had to seek out the best, and that’s what we’ve done here – today’s release can be considered a standard-bearer for this varietal in America.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLot 565 is an estate-grown 100% Pinot Meunier from an iconic producer that has been devoted to crafting still single-varietal Pinot Meunier for decades alongside a star lineup of sparkling wines. From prime vineyards in Carneros, they produce a supremely balanced, elegantly structured beauty that’s as varietally correct an expression as you’ll find anywhere across the globe. The 2023 vintage is particularly striking, and we suspect this is going to quickly develop a cult following among our list – it’s not often we get a chance to lock down something as rare as this. Sold directly from the source for $60\/bottle, we worked our magic and are thrilled to offer it to you for over 70% OFF!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOur price: $199\/case DELIVERED, $16+\/bottle to your door!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOur source’s vineyards are rooted in Carneros’ signature shallow hardpan clay soils, forcing roots to fan out for moisture and increasing the grapes’ concentration. The vines are practically a stone’s throw from San Pablo Bay, which means they receive a daily dose of thick fog and sturdy breezes. This maritime influence was on full display during 2023, allowing grapes to ripen gently and completely while locking in vibrant natural acidity. Once they achieved an optimal balance of ripeness and phenolic maturity, the grapes were hand-picked, then destemmed and cold soaked before undergoing a gentle fermentation and aging in French oak barrels for 18 months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe nose announces itself with a vibrant bouquet of cherry, strawberry, and forest floor, with hints of blood orange and rose around the rim. On the palate, mushroom meets additional cherries and dried herbs, with a delicious thread of lingering spice. Framed by bright acidity and small, soft tannins, the wine moves gracefully into a long, barrel-influenced finish with hints of vanilla blossoms, tarmac, and spiced strawberries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.3% abv\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"de Négoce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46437393924262,"sku":"CASE.12PACK.OG0565","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0338\/3299\/2908\/files\/Lot565-23PinotMeunier.png?v=1750193290","url":"https:\/\/www.denegoce.com\/products\/lot-565-2023-sonoma-carneros-pinot-meunier-12-bottle-case","provider":"de Négoce","version":"1.0","type":"link"}