2007 Reserve de la Chevre Noir

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Stumbled across this at Costco and the price was too good to pass up. From Albert Ponnelle. Tonight, with oak-grilled cedar plank wild Copper River salmon and grilled veggies marinaded in Italian dressing (sliced zucchini, yellow squash, pearl onions, bell peppers, mushrooms). Darker than most Pinot Noirs in my experience, not transluscent at all; spices and black cherries on the nose with a little smoky undertone (maybe just me); soft red and black fruit on the palate, lip-smacking, very nice finish. Danged bottle is too small! 13% alc/vol and $11.79. Went back and snagged a case.