Scott Paul Pinot Noir La Paulée Dundee Hills Willamette Valley 2023
Long-time Oregonian Pinot Purists know the name Scott Paul – and my word are they ever BACK! Single Vineyard Oregon PINOT NOIR at 58% OFF!!!
Fresh on the heels of their Lazarus-esque 94 point re-start in 2022, this can’t-possibly-be-but-so-totally-is EVEN BETTER! One scintillating 2023 from an iconic, BIODYNAMIC cannot-mention-under-threat-of-torture single vineyard in the Dundee Hills of Willamette Valley – you saw the whole 95 POINTS, right? Jaw-dropping price of only $25…let’s do this!!! Scott Paul is soooo BACK!
Like high-waisted jeans, popped-collar polo shirts, and so much more that came out of seemingly nowhere – Scott Paul’s reemergence has been the jolt we never knew we needed – and unlike the Oasis revival tour – one that ain’t doomed to shatter spectacularly! (I’m rooting for ‘em…but it’s gonna be a train wreck – just you watch.) Anywho…the WINE!!! Crushed raspberries and blueberries, some stemmy spice of rooibos tea, spearmint, and cinnamon bark, with hints of allspice, and green peppercorns. A juicy core of black plums and baked strawberries grants a depth and concentration that is as impressive as it is exciting, and this little *POP* of rhubarb on the finish keeps this dancing across your tongue all…night…LONG! 58% OFF, good people, and you simply can’t find this ANYWHERE else!
Winemaker Jamie Brown (a Washington cult phenom known for his work with Waters, Wines of Substance, and 21 Grams wineries) has crafted yet another STUNNING pinot that will easily compete with nearby parcels of iconic houses – you know, names like Domaine Serene, Domaine Drouhin – no biggie, right?
WRONG! This is a HUGE deal – Burghounds, pinot purists, Willamette-dammit proclaimers – you simply CANNOT…shall not…must not miss THIS!!! At the simply RIDONKULOUS price of only $25 – this 95 POINT single vineyard beauty is going to fly!
While it lasts!!!
** When Scott Paul was founded – their stated intention was to get placements on three wine lists…The French Laundry, Veritas in New York, and Rubicon in San Francisco. Pretty ambitious – but they nevertheless achieved it with their first-ever release! Anyone know the wine buyers at Le Bernadin, Alinea, and/or Single Thread Farms? **
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95 points
“The 2023 Scott Paul 'La Paulée' builds upon the richness of the 2022 release, offering even greater structure and mid-palate density. Sourced from a certified biodynamic single vineyard in the prestigious Dundee Hills of the Willamette Valley, this Pinot Noir displays enticing aromas of dark cherry, cool wet slate, and sandalwood. On the palate, the wine is focused, with superfine, firm tannins framing a linear profile that harmonises profound freshness with fruit density, highlighted by delicate notes of pressed flowers, blood orange, and a racy acidity that lends tension to this well-balanced wine. Named after Burgundy’s annual French harvest celebration, La Paulée.”
~Decanter
With an emphasis on premium Oregon pinot noir, Scott Paul Wines came to fruition in 2004 under ownership of Scott Paul Wright, who was also the managing director of Domaine Drouhin. The winery shuttered in 2019, and now reborn with Jamie Brown as head winemaker.
Technical Details
- Country: United States
- Region: Oregon
- Appellation: Willamette Valley
- Varietal: Pinot Noir
- Alcohol: 13.9
About The Producer
Scott Paul is a pinot focused passion project born in Yountville in 2004. The founding family moved up to Willamette Valley in the footsteps of Tony Soter, and became a cherished institution for years. Founder Scott Paul Wright’s lifelong passion has been Burgundy – and to this day, they craft these wines in the same tradition with low yields, minimal intervention, and small amounts of new French oak.
Pairing Suggestions
Roast Goose with all the trimmings!
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