🏰 The 2023 Bastian Wolber Laisse Tomber Pinot Noir Sur Calcaire Blanc is an intriguing offering from a promising vigneron, representing his second full production vintage. Working as a négociant under the 'Laisse Tomber' label, Bastian Wolber experiments consistently, sourcing from a 0.3-hectare plot in the Côte Chalonnaise with 50-60 year old vines. These whole-cluster wines are made with semi-carbonic or fully carbonic vinification, a process that imparts special floral and spicy aromas, and a greater silkiness of texture. 【Experimental négociant project with whole-cluster semi-carbonic vinification from old vines】 This Pinot Noir offers a limpid ruby color. The nose shows medium to medium-plus intensity with red fruit, violets, and spices, often described as quite feminine. Expect bright, crunchy red fruit with obvious stem inclusion, reminiscent of a serious Beaujolais, along with notes of raspberry, red cherry, black cherry, cola, starfruit, and forest floor. The palate is juicy, fresh, and playful, though some notes suggest a milky softness, beetroot, and slightly low acidity. 🍴 This light and perfumed red wine is a good match for chicken and turkey. It would also pair well with mushroom dishes or lighter red meats. 🥂 This wine is very drinkable now, with some suggesting it's not suitable for long aging, while others advise drinking within the first 5-10 years. It's a wine that offers immediate pleasure with its fresh and playful character.