two PN's 02' F. Lumpp Petite Marole, and '03 Schug PN

[TheEngineer]

2002 Domain Francois Lumpp Givry 1er Cru Petit Marole

Charming, lighter in colour than many other ’02 burgs. But it is clearly peaking and should be consumed, from a lesser area. Originally was a very serious wine with a great tannic structure. Now that tannins have resolved, it reveals a somewhat simplier wine than I had initially thought. Nose of sweet light strawberries, berries, a strangely integrated oak, but still a very reasonable sample of a decent if inexpensive burg.

2003 Schug Pinot Noir

This wine was a good contrast between the two different styles. Riper and sweeter, very nice on the palate with energy lacking in the Petite Marole, cherries and berries. It was for me a bit candied to be honest, but showing very well and very approachable right now. Not overtly complex but nice for lunch with sandwiches.

[wondersofwine]

Is the second Pinot Noir from Sonoma or a California designation or what?