Failla - Patton Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023 (750ml) Blanc de Noir

Failla - Patton Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023 (750ml) Blanc de NoirVM 94pts Vinous Media The 2023 Pinot Noir Patton Vineyard is laced with kirsch, cinnamon, orange peel, cedar, chalk and sweet pipe tobacco. Aromatic and exotic, the 2023 has so much going for it. On the palate, the 2023 is broad, ample and super expressive.

Very fresh and spicy palate

Château Haut-Bailly always seems to show a little more muscle and sheer fruity strength than the majority of its same-appellation mates

also a bit of spice

and ripe plum with hints of black tea on the palate

Chateau Lespault-Martillac is one of the oldest estates in Martillac

Clear and bright

but does not show any signs of sur maturité on either the nose or palate

The 2021 tapers off with potent length and structure

The 2022 tapers off with admirable length

sexy texture

bready flavors and ample structure

but it is certainly higher-toned with its combination of red and dark currant