Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018
Vintage
2018
Critic Score
9.2/10
Vivino
4.7/5
Flavor Profile
Reviews (1)
Ethereal Pinot that redefines Sonoma Coast elegance with haunting mineral precision.
Opens with intoxicating framboise and wild strawberry, then unfolds into layers of damp earth and decomposing leaves. The attack is silky yet structured, with black cherry liqueur balanced by iron minerality and exotic spices. Mid-palate reveals truffle, forest floor, and a hint of orange peel. Tannins are gossamer-fine but persistent. The finish stretches endlessly—violet pastilles, wet stone, and aromatic herbs lingering for minutes. This 2018 captures the vintage's freshness while expressing Marcassin's signature intensity. Drinking beautifully now but will evolve gracefully through 2035. A wine that stops conversation and demands contemplation.
🍷 You seek transcendent Pinot experiences and don't mind paying for liquid poetry.
Pairs with: Duck breast with cherry gastrique, Wild mushroom risotto, Herb-crusted rack of lamb, Aged Gruyère
About the Producer
Marcassin
Helen Turley's cult project. California's most collectible Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Tiny production.