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As the owner and winemaker of the famed Domaine Meo-Camuzet, Jean-Nicolas Meo’s path to Oregon’s Williamette Valley first went through the great Grand Crus of Burgundy where he tutored under Henri Jayer and then spent nearly 30 years making wines from legendary vineyards like Richebourg, Clos de Vougeot, and Echezeaux. In 2012, inspired by a long-held interest in the quality and potential of Oregon’s Pinot Noirs, Jean-Nicolas Meo partnered with his good friend, Jay Boberg, to found Nicolas-Jay in the Willamette Valley.
The 2015 Willamette Valley is a rich, tight and expansive red with remarkable balance. It starts on the nose, with black cherry fruit aromas underscored by hints of smoke, fresh loamy soil, violet and cassis. On the palate, bright, almost juicy fruit is supported by intense minerality and phenomenal length. It is structural and fine, with resolved tannins and subdued density resulting in a great complexity. If consumed in the next few years, the wine will benefit from a gentle decanting one or two hours before serving. This wine will also age beautifully for 15-20 years in bottle. |
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