Shows the voluminous fruit and full body that Laetitia Pinots typically possess, with huge, mouthfilling flavors of cherries, raspberries, red currants, cola and sandalwood. Also pretty tannic. But the notable feature is tart acidity. Not a big problem, but the palate feels it like a bee sting. Best now–2013.——S.H.(9/1/2010)—— 91

This is a first bottling of a new block in Laetitia’s fine, large estate vineyard. It’s a good wine, but not necessarily deserving of its own designation. Marked by crunchy acidity and tannins, it shows underlying flavors of cherries, cola and oak. Might age well, might not.——S.H.(12/31/2008)—— 87