{"product_id":"illahe-bon-sauvage-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-usa-2022","title":"Illahe Bon Sauvage Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, USA 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eIllahe Vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of Oregon's most distinctive family-owned wineries, renowned for combining sustainable farming with old-world, hands-on winemaking. Founded by \u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"215\"\u003eLowell and Pauline Ford\u003c\/strong\u003e, the family's roots in Oregon agriculture date back to the late 1800s, while Lowell began growing wine grapes in 1983 before planting the current estate vineyard in 2000. Today, the winery is led by their son, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBrad Ford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, who serves as owner, winemaker, and vineyard manager.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"97\"\u003eBon Sauvage Pinot Noir 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully crafted Willamette Valley Pinot Noir that captures the elegance and wild spirit of Oregon. Named \u003cstrong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"230\"\u003e\"Bon Sauvage,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e meaning \"good wild,\" this cuvée reflects Illahe's commitment to sustainable farming, native yeast fermentations, and minimal-intervention winemaking. The outstanding 2022 vintage offers expressive aromas of ripe cherry, wild raspberry, cranberry, rose petals, black tea, and baking spice, intertwined with subtle notes of forest floor, orange peel, and earthy minerality. On the palate, it is silky and vibrant, balancing pure red fruit with bright acidity, fine-grained tannins, and a graceful, lingering finish. Aged in French oak with a restrained touch, the wine emphasizes freshness, transparency, and the unique character of the Willamette Valley rather than oak influence. Approachable in its youth yet capable of rewarding several years in the cellar, \u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eBon Sauvage\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wonderfully versatile Pinot Noir that pairs beautifully with salmon, roasted poultry, mushroom dishes, and grilled pork.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagniappe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46129676550330,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/7821\/4330\/files\/IMG_09072.jpg?v=1783629966","url":"https:\/\/www.albatrosswines.com\/products\/illahe-bon-sauvage-pinot-noir-willamette-valley-usa-2022","provider":"Albatross Wine Co ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}