Belle Pente is a vineyard and winery located on a historic 70 acre farm two miles east of the town of Carlton, Oregon in the Yamhill-Carlton American Viticulture Area. Owned and operated by Brian & Jill O’Donnell, Belle Pente produces premium Oregon Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay.
Notes from Belle Pente:
"Our only non-estate single vineyard Pinot Noir for many years, this hails from Robin and Mike Murto’s terrific high elevation Dundee Hills vineyard planted in 1978. Volcanic Jory soils impart a spice shop aroma hovering over a medley of red fruit. A classic example of this prestigious appellation from the “high rent district” of the Willamette Valley!"
Country
United States
Sub-Region
Dundee Hills
Region
Oregon
Varieties
Pinot Noir
Farming
Sustainable, dry farmed
Soil
Jory - volcanic, Columbia River basalt.
Winemaking
Fermented with winery ambient indigenous yeasts, maximum temperature reached during fermentation 92F. 1.25 ton fermenters, punch down by hand twice per day. Average total cuvaison 20 days, free run & light press wine only (directly to barrel) 35% New French Oak (Remond, Sirugue, Francois Freres) 39% 1-2 year old, 26% 3-5 year old. 18 months barrel aging with one racking prior to assemblage