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2003 Vintage

2004 Vintage

2005 Winemakers

2005 Vintage

In 2005 Le Cadeau has again teamed up with three very talented winemakers to provide a unique opportunity to experience their artistry while working with fruit from our distinctive vineyard.

Cote Est

¨      The Côte Est cuvee fruit comes from the cooler and more fertile east side of the vineyard.  The nose offers scents of ripe black cherries and a bit of raspberry.  On the palate, the ’05 Côte Est follows in the mode of our 2004 release with flavors of black cherry, blackberry, and a bit of mocha and espresso.  Bottled in late August, it continues to put on weight, and is starting to drink well after several hours of airtime. (450 cases produced)

Rocheux

¨      The Rocheux cuvee fruit comes from the rocky west side of the vineyard.  The 2005 Le Cadeau Rocheux opens with bold aromas of mixed berries—boysenberry, marionberry, raspberry—and light scents of coffee and earth.  On the palate, the wine is balanced, focused, and features bright acids and soft tannins.  The flavors include red and black cherries, Asian spices, and the trademark earthiness from our vineyard site.  The ’05 Rocheux finishes with a hint of vanilla and some lingering oak which will fully integrate in the months ahead. (230 cases produced)

Diversité

¨      It’s difficult to describe the lovely aromatics of the ’05 Diversité.  Along with the usual Pinot Noir red fruits, thoughts of lilac, honeysuckle, anise, and clove come to mind.  The flavors are both delicate and rich all at the same time, and include black cherry, dried red cherry, as well as loganberries.  The texture is soft and velvety; the tannins are very fine.  The Diversité cuvee is comprised of fruit harvested from the diverse mix of Pinot Noir clones planted throughout our vineyard.  (210 cases produced)