Cuvees
Le Cadeau typically crafts four cuvees of Pinot Noir, and from time-to-time an additional “reserve” or special cuvee cameo is offered. Unique combinations of clones, soils, and aspect from particular sections of our estate vineyard provide the fruit for the cuvees, and each is individually made by a specifically chosen winemaker. The result is a diverse but unified collection of exceptional wines that showcase the diversity of Le Cadeau Vineyard and the varietal nuances of Pinot Noir.
2009 Côte Est Pinot Noir
- $48
- 277 cases produced
- Winemaker: Steve Ryan
The Côte Est cuvee is made from cooler east-side fruit that is shaded from morning sun by our neighbor’s fir trees. This is a highly aromatic wine with fragrant berry scents, black raspberry and blueberry flavors, and a lingering hint of coffee on the finish. Steve Ryan, formally of Martinelli Winery (and now focused on biodynamic winemaking in Mendocino, CA) crafted this wine.
2009 Diversité Pinot Noir
- $48
- 320 cases produced
- Winemaker: Scott Shull
Our Diversité cuvee is named for the varied selection of clones planted throughout Le Cadeau vineyard, and which are the fruit source for this wine. Unfiltered and powerful, this wild Pinot Noir features deep boysenberry and earth flavors which yield to lingering tones of licorice and spice. Scott Shull of Raptor Ridge is the winemaker for Diversité.
2009 Équinoxe Pinot Noir
- $48
- 138 cases produced
- Winemaker: Jim Sanders
The Équinoxe cuvee is made from the crest of the hill where the vines enjoy equal sun on both sides throughout the day. It is a full bodied wine, ripe with beautiful black and blue fruits and hints of Asian spices. Équinoxe is crafted by Jim Sanders; Jim learned his winemaking from friend, mentor, and celebrated Oregon winemaker, Mike Etzel.
2009 Rocheux Pinot Noir
- $48
- 242 cases produced
- Winemaker: Jacqueline Yoakum
Rocheux fruit comes from the rocky west-side of the vineyard—a 50/50 mix of separately fermented Pommard and Dijon 777. Flavors of cherry, red raspberry, Asian spices and lingering minerality form the core of this expressive old-world style Pinot Noir. Jacqueline Yoakum, formally assistant to Ted Lemon at Littorai and subsequently head winemaker at Nicholson Ranch, makes the Rocheux cuvee.