Estate Pinot Noir
2024

Estate Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

Monterey

This wine comes from a small benchland vineyard on the Chalone estate approximately 1,800 feet in elevation, near the Pinnacles National Park within Monterey County. Vines grow on sparse, reddish soil underlain by limestone that ribbons through the property. Thus each bottle is filled with the essence of the soil – the French gout de terrior – which gives the wine a fullness of bouquet and flavor unique to this vineyard. Aged entirely in French oak barrels, this Pinot Noir rewards cellaring and will age gracefully for years to come.

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Tasting Notes

The Chalone 2024 Reserve Pinot Noir is complex and expressive, opening with layers of cherry, cranberry, and raspberry interwoven with notes of earth, dried herbs, vanilla, and sweet oak spice. On the palate, the wine is broad and finely textured, revealing deep flavors of dark cherry, cocoa, and baking spice. The signature limestone-driven minerality brings vibrant freshness and structure, leading to a persistent finish marked by subtle leather, savory nuances, and refined oak spice. This elegant profile makes it an exceptional match for food pairings like grilled salmon with cherry compote or herb-roasted poultry.

Wine Data

Origin: Monterey County
Alcohol content: 14.8%
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Acid: 5.5 g/L
pH: 3.42
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir

Wine Fact Sheet

The thin, limestone-rich soils of Chalone Vineyard produce low yields of grapes bursting with rich, intense flavors and impeccable balance. Year after year, our Pinot Noir exemplifies the impeccable structure and flavor complexity imparted by old vines budded to heritage and Dijon clones. The 2024 Reserve Pinot Noir hails from the MacWood, Upper, Reservoir, and Lowest vineyard sites of Chalone Vineyard. The final wine blend includes a variety of Pinot Noir clones: 2, 777, Pommard, and 115.