Nicolas Jay, Own Rooted Pinot Noir Vintage:2017 the 165ème isn't as powerful

the 165ème isn't as powerful or fleshy as the 167ème Édition

long and fresh

A mildly exotic and more elegant nose flashes notes of mandarin orange

It needs more vigour

This is also wonderfully fresh and cool with a similar array of fruit and floral elements though here the earth element is a bit more pronounced

Nicolas Jay, Own Rooted Pinot Noir Vintage:2017 the 165ème isn't as powerfulDeep magenta. Expansive red and blue fruit, floral and spice scents are underscored by emerging mineral and succulent herb flourishes. Firm and focused in the mouth, offering bitter cherry, boysenberry, candied rose and cola flavors that unfurl steadily through the midpalate. Shows good depth and energy as well, finishing very long and gently chewy, with fine grained tannins adding framework and final grip. 50% new oak. Josh Raynolds