
Vin de Pays des Alpes-de-Hautes Provence in the Southeastern part of France is home to some of the finest wines in the country. Alpes-de-Hautes is surrounded by three different departments; the Alpes-Maritimes, Var Vaucluse, and Drome. The region is characterized by varying terrains and faults. The term ‘Haute’ is given to this region because of its high landscape.
Alpes-de-Hautes-Provence is governed by Mediterranean climate. A combination of warm days, cool nights, and winds that surround the region allow for many grape varietals to grow. Grenache, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay among many more are common grape varieties of Alpes-de-Hautes Provence. Aligote is also a common white grape planted in Alpes-de-Hautes-Provence and its nearby regions. Many grape varietals that produce fine wines take place in Alpes-de-Hautes-Provence.
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All older vintage wines have been purchased from a single collectors cellar. Pictures can be requested before shipment.
Jonive Estate Pinot Noir is made from 100 percent Pinot Noir.
This wine has a brilliant Burgundy color with a deep brooding nose that explodes out of the glass with aromas of orange peel, shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, dried leaves, bay laurel and fall berries. The wine is a great balance between red and black fruit notes that saturate the palate with black tea, autumnal leaves, wood spice, dried citrus peel, and fennel. It is bright and fresh as well as deep and broad. This Pinot Noir is medium bodied combining silkiness with a nice grip of tannin, all with restrained alcohol that gives way to an amazingly complex and long finish that brings you back for another sip, another glass, and another bottle.
Review:
Ripe and succulent, showing a delicious set of raspberry and boysenberry fruit flavors dotted with dried anise, black tea and singed wood spice notes. This is rich yet defined and toasty yet fresh.
Wine Spectator 93 Points