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Nicolas-Jay Pinot Noir ‘Momtazi’ 2023

13% abv

Vol- 75cl

“The 2023 Pinot Noir Momtazi is darkly floral, offering a brooding blend of wild herbs, blackberries and wet stones. Silken and pliant yet acid driven, it reveals depths of floral-laced red and black fruits that slowly saturate as sweet inner lavender tones resonate. The finish tapers off with a sweet-and-sour interplay as a hint of blood orange mingles with chewy red currant saturation.” 2027 – 2034
94 Points. Eric Guido, Vinous, uly 2025

In 1997, Mo and Flora Momtazi purchased a 500-acre wheat farm in the hills of what is now the McMinnville AVA. The AVA is in the foothills of the Coast Range, and is notable for its small percentage of planted acres, giving the AVA a remote, secluded charm. Mo and Flora began converting a portion of their property to Biodynamically farmed Pinot Noir, and today their vineyard is one of the premier sites in Oregon.

The vineyard contains a diversity of soils and microclimates, with a mixture of volcanic and marine sedimentary soils, along with some alluvium from the Missoula Floods. The Van Duzer corridor allows cool coastal air to enter the valley through the Oregon Coast Range, and brings persistent winds, cooling the vines at night. Nicolas-Jay’s block of Pinot Noir lies near the top of the vineyard, at an elevation of 740 feet, with a north-south row orientation and 5’ x 7’ spacing. Coupled with cool evenings and persistent winds, the high elevation causes the grapes to ripen slowly, developing a striking combination of concentration, restraint, and earth-driven characteristics.

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£87.00inclusive of Duty and VAT

Limited stock, only 2 remaining

Oregon meet Burgundy, Burgundy meets Oregon with Nicolas Jay, the joint-venture between former record label boss Jay Boberg and Burgundy vigneron Jean-Nicolas Méo of Domaine Méo-Camuzet in Vosne. They have known each other since 1988 when Jean-Nicolas was studying in the United States, though it was a visit to the region in 2011 that reignited Jay's interest in the region. Jay told me that together they had spent a long time seeking the right kind of terroir in which to start their project, which they finally found in Bishop Creek Vineyard, which was formerly part of the source for Jason Lett's "Black Cap" label at Eyrie. They also recruited Seattle-born Tracy Kendall, who joined us for the tasting. She was an oenologist at Adelsheim for five years, having previously worked at Torii Mor and Cristom and in a twist of fate, she is back at Adelsheim since the Nicolas Jay wines are being vinified in their winery until they get their own up and running. The vines have been converted to organic viticulture, although both Jay and Tracy are doubtful they would ever convert to biodynamics. The fruit here is 100% destemmed and pressed slowly, higher temperatures allowed during fermentation to extract color and body. Jay also told me that from the 2017 vintage, they will have some Chardonnay, from grafted over Pinot Gris vines. "We tend to have lower alcohol levels at around 13.5%," Jay told me. "In 2015 it is even lower at 12.5%. We are the first or one of the first to pick in 2014 and 2015." In these early days, the production is 1,600 cases and currently sold in seven US States. Obviously, with someone like Jean-Nicolas partnering the project, there is an element of class to these wines, harmonious and nicely poised.

Reference #:
25589
Strength
13 ABV
Bottles per Case
6 bottles
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Organic
Yes
Biodynamic
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Sparkling
No

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A shipping confirmation email will be sent when your order has been processed and shipped. You will be sent a text with a delivery time slot and a consignment number along with instructions on how to amend this if required.

We use Mailsafe packaging and double walled cardboard boxes for secure shipping of all bottles. Clear labelling marked FRAGILE is applied and all our despatches.

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IV 3 to 11, IV14 to 28, IV 40 & IV 51 to 54, IV 63. KW 1 to 3 & KW 5 to 14. PH 33 to 41

 

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