Switzerland • Neuchâtel AOC • Neuchâtel • Pinot Noir • Domaine de la Rochette • Jacques Tatasciore • Old Vines • Vintage 2018 • 75cl Bottle

Pinot noir Vieilles Vignes 2018 - domaine de la Rochette

Vieilles Vignes 2018 from Domaine de la Rochette expresses the nobility of old-vine Pinot Noir through a profound, refined and highly precise reading of Neuchâtel terroir. Crafted by Jacques Tatasciore, this rare cuvée combines natural concentration, elegance and exceptional purity.

Overview

Vieilles Vignes is among the most confidential wines of Domaine de la Rochette, a benchmark estate led with precision by Jacques Tatasciore in Neuchâtel. Produced from old-vine Pinot Noir, this wine naturally benefits from low yields and greater concentration, resulting in a deeper and more structured expression of the grape.

The style of Vieilles Vignes stands out for broader texture, greater aromatic intensity and layered depth, while preserving the finesse and tension that define the estate. It therefore combines density, limestone energy and refinement in a style worthy of serious age-worthy Pinot Noir.

The 2018 vintage, sunny and highly successful, brings superb fruit ripeness, silky tannins and early accessibility without compromising ageing potential. Vieilles Vignes 2018 balances immediate charm with structural seriousness in impressive harmony.

Produced in very limited quantities, Vieilles Vignes 2018 will appeal to enthusiasts seeking a high-level Swiss Pinot Noir that is rare, refined and capable of graceful cellaring.

Tasting Notes

Nose:
Intense and refined bouquet of black cherry, ripe raspberry, red plum, complemented by notes of dried rose, sweet spice, fine forest floor and warm stone.

Palate:
The attack is silky and ample. The palate unfolds dense yet perfectly balanced texture, supported by vibrant acidity and fine, ripe, elegantly integrated tannins. The mid-palate combines depth, freshness and precision.

Finish:
Long, persistent and distinguished, the finish lingers on dark fruits, fine spices and noble limestone minerality, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and control.