2023 J.K. Carriere ‘Provocateur’ Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Low Inventory Lignier's 2022 Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes

Lignier's 2022 Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes offers up aromas of dark berries

graphite and spice build into a potent laced with a kiss of French oak and enough tannin to ensure fabulous development in the cellar

followed by hints of Mediterranean scrub

blueberry skin

2023 J.K. Carriere ‘Provocateur’ Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Low Inventory Lignier's 2022 Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles VignesTaste: In the glass, this is a deep ruby hue. The nose is effusive, leading with broad notes of passionfruit, cherry, cranberry, and orange zest, layered over fennel, sweet spice, and a hint of cinnamon red hots. On the palate, the attack is substantial and saline, with candied cherry, orange, smoke, jerky, and anise driving through. Pairing: To consider pairing this, it's helpful to approach it as you would a classic Oregon Pinot Noir a wine defined