2015 Morlet Family Vineyards Pinot Noir Joli Coeur

Community Tasting Notes (8) Avg Score: 96.4 points

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  12/25/2022 - RhoneWho wrote: 99 Points

  Wow! Wow! Just as memorable as I had two years ago. Couldn't agree more with Robert Parker (reviewed in 2017) when I tasted first time in 2020 and second time tonight that it's one of finest pinot noir i have ever tasted amongst the most highly rated (97+ JD/RP) pinot out there. More elegant and finesse than Aubert, Dumol, Hartford Court and Martinelli (2014-16) and more upfront fruit and fuller body than Occidental, Calera and Brewer Clifton pinot tasted from my cellar.
  
  Drank this side by side with 2016 vintage; and found that 2015 is more ready to taste than 2016 which will require more time. 2015 is a very challenging year for Pinot Noir; thus, many top producers didn't make theirs . It's incredible that Luc was able to craft such a beauty and even better than many pinots from the great 2016 vintage. The 2016 Joli still needs more time to resolve its structure but has a gorgeous aromatic too. Time will tell which will rein supreme. This reminds me some of those rare top Grand Cru from the best (and ripe) vintage made with modern style and fuller body.
  
  The incredible essence of floral aromatics intermixed with mulling spices is beguiling and captivating. There is a lot of ultra-fine structure but extremely well balance punching the sensory and palate with a velvet glove. I think wine will remain in primary fruit form for first 10 years). The outstanding purity of dark red fruit flavor (ripe blackcurrants and raspberry) is balanced with delicate acidity really made this wine special. It's full of vibrant energy (electric shock sensation) balanced by its wealth of high concencration of flavor; and its freshness left no residual tartiness or sourness. Gorgeous finish and great lingering!
  
  The richness of flavor as well as its complexity made me going back to sip the wine while swirling the glass for its incredible beautiful perfume floral and spice bouquet. Wish i had bought a case.
  
  Please note this 2015 vintage probably best enjoyed at cellar temperature as toward the end at room temperature around 70 the acidity and structure starts to emerge indicating it has lots of life ahead!
  
  Rating: 98-100; 98+ and will definitely improve and open up to perfection over time.

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  5/2/2020 - beau11 wrote: 97 Points

  Amazing pinot. Decanted and drank over 1.5 hrs. Great texture and delicious flavors. Long finish.

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  12/29/2019 - mikemboutiquewines wrote: 98 Points

  Extraordinary! Easily one of the best Pinots I've ever had!

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  9/22/2019 - VinNoobie Likes this wine: 95 Points

  Elegant and delicious. Figs, dark berries, black olives, full mouthfeel, medium tannins, medium acidity, very long finish.

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  9/7/2019 - Snowryeder Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Not as good as the last bottle but maybe I did not give it enough time. Red/black berries. Great balance. Woods and earth, long finish. Very enjoyable.

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