Domaine Roy & Fils
Quartz Acorn Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023
Willamette Valley
Sourced from the Quartz Acorn Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. The vineyard’s ancient marine sedimentary soils, rich in quartz, are well-draining and yield smaller berries and clusters, resulting in wines of depth, structure and concentration. The wine shows notes of dark fruit, herbs and spices, supported by structured tannins and a vibrant minerality, hallmarks of the distinctive marine sedimentary soils.
VINEYARD
The Quartz Acorn vineyard, located in the prestigious Yamhill-Carlton appellation, faces southeast and features marine sedimentary and mineral-rich soils, with a unique presence of crystalline quartz. These characteristics lend the wine a rich and profound character, with soft tannins and exceptional finesse.
WINEMAKING
Sourced from our Quartz Acorn Vineyard in Yamhill-Carlton, this is a blend of both south-facing and east-facing Pommard, Dijon, Wädenswil clones. 100% destemmed,fermentation time was 20 days in stainless steel vessels. Aged on lees for 18 months in 20% new French oak barrels.
VINTAGE
The 2023 Willamette Valley vintage began with a cool, wet spring, delaying bud break until early May. The season then transitioned to a warm, dry summer, which accelerated ripening and led to an early September harvest. The result is wines with beautiful concentration, exceptional freshness, and vibrant flavors. The late bud break and quick flowering, reminiscent of the 2011 vintage, set the stage for a concentrated and well-balanced crop, promising wines with both intensity and elegance.
TASTING NOTE
Notes of dark fruit, herbs, and spices are complemented by structured tannins and a fresh minerality, typical of the sedimentary marine soil.
Color
Red
Blend %
100% Pinot Noir
Appellation
Willamette Valley
Certifications
SUSTAINABLE
Farming
Sustainable
Alcohol
14.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$145
Reviews
James Suckling - May 13, 2025 "Aromas of blackberries, black cherries, red apples and rose petals. The palate is medium-bodied with firmly framed tannins and a rounded mouthfeel, finishing with savory, concentrated notes of redcurrants, cassia bark and spice. Nicely constructed with a firm structure that will soften over the next few years."
Vinous - July 1, 2025 "The 2023 Pinot Noir Quartz Acorn Vineyard is decidedly savory and slowly evolves with a whiff of dried roses, cedar shavings, musky citrus and wild strawberries. The nose is soft-textured and round, offering ripe red berry fruit that saturates, all lifted by a core of brisk acidity. Gently tannic, it finishes with medium length, a licorice tinge and a note of spice."
Trade Materials
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