Le Cadeau 'Côte Est' Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir 2019

In Short

A medium-bodied Oregon Pinot Noir with bright red cherry and raspberry, silky tannins, and a mineral finish.

Quick Facts

• Region: Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley, Oregon
• Vineyard: Le Cadeau Vineyard
• Variety: Pinot Noir
• Style: Medium-bodied red
• Best For: Weeknight dinner, elegant occasions

Why We Stock It

This wine captures what makes Chehalem Mountains distinctive: a cool-climate Pinot Noir with focus and balance rather than weight. The silky tannins and mineral backbone make it food-friendly at a price that doesn't require a special occasion to justify opening it.

Tasting Profile

Bright and refined, with red fruit and mineral character throughout.

• Aroma: Red cherry, raspberry, subtle earth and oak
• Palate: Red berries, cranberry, hint of spice
• Structure & Finish: Silky tannins, clean, mineral-driven finish

Winemaking

Standard Willamette Valley approach to Pinot Noir, likely involving cool fermentation and French oak aging that complements rather than dominates the wine's delicate fruit character.

Serving & Pairing

Serve between 60 and 64 degrees Fahrenheit. A light decant thirty minutes before serving opens the wine without stripping its elegance. Try it with roasted chicken and root vegetables, or with sautéed salmon and lemon. The acidity and silky structure work equally well with casual weeknight food and more refined preparations.

The Estate

Le Cadeau is a small producer in the Chehalem Mountains focusing on site-specific Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The estate approach emphasizes quality over volume, with hands-on vineyard management and careful winemaking.

Terroir

Chehalem Mountains sits in the north of the Willamette Valley, where rolling hills and cooler nights create ideal conditions for Pinot Noir. The volcanic soils and marine influence produce wines with bright acidity and mineral minerality that linger into the finish.