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Bouchaine Bacchus Collection Estate Vineyard Pinot Meunier (Carneros)

Bouchaine

Carneros · Napa-Sonoma · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Pinot Meunier
Country
United States
Region
Carneros · Napa-Sonoma
Appellation
Carneros
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes assadas · aves de caça · pratos com cogumelos · queijos curados

Rated vintages

  • 201388 pts

    Rare to find on its own, as it's mainly used in sparkling-wine blends, this Pinot Meunier is earthy in dark truffle and herb, more savory, dry flavors that are wrapped in tightly woven tannins and oak. The muted fruit that's there recalls sweet raspberry.

  • 201291 pts

    Pinot Meunier is seldom bottled on its own. Vintners prefer to use it in sparkling wine blends. But Bouchaine is serious about it, and with this 100% varietal wine, has succeeded in producing a Pinot Noir-esque wine of great beauty. With some new French oak, it has a smoky edge…