($40): The wines from Bouchaine, the oldest continuously operating winery in the Carneros District, according to their website, fly under the radar.   I certainly can’t explain it given the stature of their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which show why Carneros is a prized area for those varietals.  This Pinot Meunier, a grape used extensively in Champagne, but rarely seen as a single varietal still wine, conveys a lovely combination of earth and fruit flavors.  Fresh and smoky, it doesn’t fatigue the palate.  Supple tannins allow immediate enjoyment.
91 Michael Apstein Oct 20, 2015