Hyde De Villaine

Ygnacia Pinot Noir

Hyde de Villaine is a joint venture between Larry Hyde and Aubert de Villaine. Aubert is one of Burgundy's most recognised individuals, as co-director of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and director of his own wine company, A. & P. de Villaine. Larry comes from one of oldest farming families around Napa and brings to the partnership more than 30 years’ experience in California . Together with winemaker Stéphane Vivier they apply the traditions of the Côte d'Or to the fruit of the Napa, thus producing wines of regional character with the minerality that is so dear to the Burgundian palate.

The nose is intense but delicate, with complex perfume of violet and rose petal, small berry fruits, earthy undertones and with a touch of spice. On the palate, the wine shows bright acidity and mineral components throughout, intermixed with delicate floral and fresh blue-fruit notes. The tannins are layered, soft and precise. The finish builds energy and focus and its length promises a cellar-worthy wine.