2014 Résonance, Résonance Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon, USA

There is ample earth and briar characters to the relatively somber but fresh dark berry fruit, forest floor and discreet spice scents. I very much like the sleek, even satiny mouth feel of the mid-palate as well as the lovely verve displayed by the middle weight flavors that deliver fine complexity on the bitter cherry-inflected finale. This moderately firm effort is presently somewhat youthfully austere but I suspect that will dissipate with a few years of bottle age. I would also expect the complexity to increase as well and overall, this is worth checking out provided that you intend to cellar it. 2022+. allen_meadows’ burghound_com.com

The Résonance 2014 Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, the second release from Louis Jadot in their new venture in Oregon, was vinified at Trisaetum, and as far as I am aware will continue that way until their own winery is up and running. It is a strong follow-up to their debut 2013. It is a blend of grapes coming from different vineyards from the Willamette Valley, including Rsonance, Dcouverte and others. The bouquet is bestowed with ample brambly red berry fruit, perhaps a little "fuller" than the 2013, but with fine definition. The palate is well balanced with a similar fruit profile to the first release, perhaps just showing a little more edginess, a Pinot Noir that in a funny way expresses the wealth of knowledge behind it. Jacques Ladière, the eternal retiree, has crafted another delicious Pinot Noir that is going to win a lot of fans. Maybe one or two in Burgundy perchance? Neil Martin, Wine Advocate