‘Joli Cœur’ - Morlet Family Vineyards

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‘Joli Cœur’

Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir

“The ‘Joli Cœur’ Pinot Noir comes across as a grand cru from the Northern Côte de Nuits.”

Robert M. Parker, Jr., Dec. 2014

This Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is made from the very best section of the ‘Côteaux Nobles’ vineyard, located on the eastern slope of the second ridge from the Pacific Ocean. This great and beautiful (Joli) plot is at the very center of the ranch, its heart (Cœur). Handcrafted using classical Burgundian winemaking techniques, we named this age-worthy wine after the French expression which references the intriguing and attractive character of Pinot Noir. It is the ‘Charming Character’ or ‘Joli Cœur.’

Winemaker notes:

Intense red color with black cherry and raspberry coulis flavors, boasting earthy notes (graphite). Rich and concentrated with a lingering finish, the ‘Joli Cœur’ Pinot Noir will age gracefully for decades.

Luc Morlet

Hand Holding Two Small Bunches of Grapes

Property Name

‘Joli Cœur’

Name Meaning

Beautiful heart of the vineyard; charming character of the Pinot Noir

Varietal composition

Pinot Noir

Type of wine

Vineyard designated

Appellation

Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast

Vineyard singularity

On the second ridge from the Pacific Ocean; 1100-1200 feet elevation; eastern exposure; Goldridge sedimentary soil

Typical harvest date

October

Picking

Night pick; manual; small lugs; refrigerated truck

Sorting

Cluster-by-cluster & berry-per-berry by hand; Le Trieur™

Fermentation

Through native yeast; punch downs in stainless steel tanks & Darnajou French oak puncheons; Gyrobox™

Upbringing

14 months in French oak barrels from selected artisan coopers

Bottling

Unfined, unfiltered

Ideal cellaring

4 to 6 years after harvest date

Arc of aging

20 to 25 years

Serving

59-61°F (15-16°C)