Domaine Chandon Pinot Meunier 2007

Like pinot noir up until the finish, then it has a dried cranberry quality and turns a bit funky and vegetal. Weird spice character. I'll stick with pinot noir.

-Tasted at the winery 9/20/09

September 2009

As rare as it is to find, I was pretty excited to try a varietal Pinot Meunier. There's a savory film on the nose, with hot hints of spice and dried red fruit. The flavors are quite bright, and also quite tart and acidic. The finish is extremely long. Dark cocoa and a wooded, rustic character.

November 2009

Very vegetative, herbal, and tea-like qualities on the nose, with a delicate and complex mouth. I wouldn't want to drink a lot of it, but for one glass it's very nice. Definitely a thinker instead of a doer.

November 2009

A very earthy nose of mushrooms, wet soil and truffles. Firm acids on the attack, give way to sour cherry and raspberry flavors. The finish is taught, but offers good fruit and some nice vanilla tones from the oak.

November 2009

red fruit intertwined with an earthy, brambly vegetal like aromas, and the bountiful flavors of red fruit evolve on the palate - cranberry, pomegrante, raspberry with some exotic brown spices, nutmeg. Softer tannin structure than a Pinot Noir, but still shows complexity.

November 2009