2019 Brosseau Vineyard Pinot Noir
Chalone AVA


Tasting Notes
“Very dark red color. Aromas of roasted cherry, sage, orange, raspberry, and creme, followed by subtle notes of anise, wild thyme, cranberry, and pomegranate. These qualities flow seamlessly into the palate along with the introduction of raspberry jam and minerals. With fine tannins, plush concentration, and modest acidity, this Pinot Noir finishes with intricacy and decadence. Enjoy now through 2033.”
~Bill Brosseau, Director of Winemaking
January 2022
“Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. The heady aromas are what draw me to Pinot Noir and are rarely captured in such an alluring fashion. Scents of dark cherry, pomegranate, spice and antique furniture never lose their intoxicating purpose over time in the glass. Mid-weight black cherry and black raspberry flavors have appealing spice and earth tones, Highly unique, with supportive tannins, a shadow of oak, impeccable harmony and a crazy long finish. When tasting this wine I wanted to swallow instead of spit. Even better when sampled the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle.”
Rusty Gaffney
PinotFile
October 2021
Production Data
Growers: Jon, Jan and Bill Brosseau
Winemaker: Bill Brosseau
Appellation: Chalone AVA
Elevation/Exposure: 1,660 – 1,700 ft./South, West, and East
Soil: Heavy limestone soils with lesser influence of decomposed granite
Vineyard Age: 39 years
Viticulture Practice: Certified Organic
Vinification: Destemmed, fermented in stainless steel
Cooperage & Barrel Ageing: 21 months in 100% French Oak, 73% New
Production: 16 barrels
Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Acidity: 3.55 pH, 5.96 TA (g/L)
Alcohol: 14.1%
Harvest: September 9, 2019, hand harvested
Club Release: January 2022
Release Price: $74
Drink Now through 2033

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The Brosseau Vineyard
The Brosseau estate in the Chalone appellation is arguably the most unique vineyard source in the Testarossa line-up. Standing 1,600 feet above sea level in Monterey County’s Gabilan Mountains, you can actually see the Brosseau Vineyard’s terroir. The rocky crags and peaks of nearby Pinnacles National Monument loom over the almost moonscape-like panorama. This is the heart of the historic Chalone appellation, where you can literally taste the district’s ancient decomposed granite and limestone soils in every drop of wine. Owned by Testarossa Director of Winemaking, Bill Brosseau’s family, the property was originally planted in 1980. Brosseau manages the entire process from the dirt to the bottle and the results are stunning.