Voix de la Vigne

Housed  in a fully modern winemaking facility in Dundee, Oregon, Voix de la  Vigne wines are made by French-born winemaker Bruno Corneaux. The  wines are crafted to express the purity of each grape variety. These  are elegant wines, with no use of new oak, and relatively low alcohol  levels. The grapes  are sourced from a variety of vineyard sites from both volcanic and  sedimentary soils. These vineyards are under the viticultural control of  Bruno Corneaux and his team.

Voix  de la Vigne wines are dressed up to evoke classics from the old world.  The label is not only pleasing to the eye, but serves also as an  indication of what the buyer can expect from the wine. The  intent is to ‘speak’ to the wine buyer who is interested in wine of  elegance and finesse- the hallmark of the Voix de la Vigne brand.

Our Wines

2023 Sauvignon Blanc
Willamette Valley

2023 Vintage Summary

The season began with a mild winter, followed by a cool and wet spring. These conditions delayed bud break and flowering, but the moisture replenished soil water
reserves, beneficial for the vines as the season progressed. Summer brought warm temperatures and dry weather, which allowed for steady vine growth and fruit development. The warm, dry summer helped to maintain healthy grape clusters and reduce disease pressure. As harvest approached, the weather remained favorable, with warm days and cool nights, which are ideal for developing the balanced acidity and complex flavors characteristic of Willamette Valley wines.

Vinification

A combination of destemmed and whole cluster pressed grapes. Portions of the blend saw 24 hours of skin contact. Fermented at cool temperatures and aged in a combo of small stainless steel vessels and neutral French oak barrels.

Notes

Harvest Date: Sept. 19 to Oct. 6, 2023

Brix at Harvest: 23.6 / pH: 3.50 / TA: 6.5 g/L / Alc.: 13.0%

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes

Aromas of mango, gooseberry, fresh summer herbs, lemon zest, honeysuckle, wet stone, and peach on the nose. The palate has great texture and vibrant acidity.
Notes of citrus, white pineapple, and minerality throughout. Subtle green apple and spice notes linger on the finish.

2022 Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley

2022 Vintage Summary

Post-bud-break, a cold front brought record-low temperatures and frost into the  Willamette Valley, leaving many to wonder if there would be any crop to harvest in Fall. May and June followed with unusually cool temperatures, furthering the worry of low yields or a complete loss. July through September was surprisingly warm and helped get the growing season back on track. Ideal conditions continued into October, allowing the fruit extra weeks of hangtime not typically seen in recent
vintages.

Vinification

The fruit underwent a two-day soak prior to fermentation fora total of nineteen days of skin contact. 100% malolactic fermentation occurred over a five month period. The wine was aged for eight months in French oak barrels from a variety of coopers.

Notes

Harvest Date: Oct. 3-15, 2022

Brix at Harvest: 22.8 / pH: 3.76 / Alc: 13.3%

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes

Aromas are pretty, with hi-toned fruits, cedar, vanilla bean, dried herbs de Provence. The palate is juicy, with notes of red cherry, spiced plums, milk chocolate, and  leather with a lingering spice on the finish

2022 Pinot Gris
Willamette Valley

2022 Vintage Summary

Post-bud-break, a cold front brought record-low temperatures and frost into the Willamette Valley, leaving many to wonder if there would be any crop to harvest in Fall. May and June followed with unusually cool temperatures, furthering the worry of low yields or a complete loss. July through September was surprisingly warm and helped get the growing season back on track. Ideal conditions continued into October, allowing the fruit extra weeks of hangtime not typically seen in recent vintages.

Vinification

The Pinot Gris grapes were whole-cluster pressed immediately upon arrival at the cellar and the juice allowed to settle for 36 hours. The juice was then racked clean into stainless steel tanks and underwent fermentation for three weeks at medium to low temperatures of between 60°F and 66°F. The wine was then filtered and bottled.

Notes

Harvest Date: Oct. 10-24, 2022

Brix at Harvest: 22.9 / pH: 3.27 / TA: 5.9 g/L / Alc.: 13.2%

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes

Aromas of orange blossom, key lime, and spiced pear on the nose. The palate shows lively notes of sweet citrus, crisp apple, white pineapple, ginger, juniper, lemongrass, and coriander. Vibrant and balanced with an expressive finish.

2023 Pinot Noir
Accent de la Vigne

2023 Vintage Summary

Sibling brand to the Oregon Pinot Noir Noir, Voix de la Vigne, this California bottling wine offers a ‘southern accent’ of Pinot Noir. This wine remains true to the hallmarks of the Voix de la Vigne brand of Pinot Noir: Medium bodied, no new oak, low alcohol content, and not lacking impact or flavor. We are looking to showcase elegance and finesse in a cost friendly, food friendly table wine. 

Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir (Pommard and Wadenswil clones)

Age of vines: 8-10 years old

Aging: 9 months used French Barrique 

Vineyard Source

Mendocino County. The vineyard is located just north of Ukiah in the heart of the Mendocino AVA. Mendocino has been at the top of the list for areas that make top Pinot Noir. With its North location and proximity to the Pacific Ocean with cool breezes, it makes an ideal spot for the fickle Pinot Noir.

2022 Cabernet Franc
Red Mountain

2022 Vintage Summary

2022 was a challenging year from Spring through Fall! We had snow in April and didn’t see warm
temperatures until early May. The heat was mild until we hit mid-August and saw temperatures over 100 for a couple of
weeks! Everything was delayed including bud break, fruit set and veraison and we had a few extra weekends in September
due to a late first day of harvest! All of the challenges were worth it and we saw a bountiful and delicious crop. The crew
worked until just before Thanksgiving and we managed to get all of our fruit in before the cold weather set in. The 2022
vintage made us really earn the fruits of our labor and we are starting to enjoy them.

Notes

pH: 4.05 / TA: 4.9 g/L / Alc: 14.5% / Total SO2 53 mg/L

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes

Wild strawberry, dusty earth, mixed spices and dried cumin and chili. Some menthol, very dark cocoa, slight hint of coffee and a touch of almond. The palate starts out subtle then hits you with flavors of strawberry, raspberry, chili, crushed rock and a touch of almond. A very pleasant Cabernet Franc with a lengthy, smooth finish.

2023 Blanc de Chardonnay

2023 Vintage Summary

The season began with a mild winter, followed by a cool and wet spring. These conditions delayed bud break and flowering, but the moisture replenished soil water reserves, beneficial for the vines as the season progressed. Summer brought warm temperatures and dry weather, which allowed for steady vine growth and fruit development. The warm, dry summer helped to maintain healthy grape clusters and reduce disease pressure. As harvest approached, the weather remained favorable, with warm days and cool nights, which are ideal for developing the balanced acidity and complex flavors characteristic of Willamette Valley wines.

Vinification

A blend of destemmed and whole-cluster pressed grapes, this wine underwent 100% malolactic fermentation and was aged for 11 months in French oak barrels, 40% of which were new, sourced from renowned cooperages Damy and Boswell.

Notes

Brix at Harvest: 22.9 / pH: 3.25 / TA: 62. g/L / Alc.: 13.4%

Winemaker’s Notes

Exotic aromas of lemongrass, Mandarin clove, and wet stone. The palate is focused with a spicy minerality. Notes of yellow plum, red apple, and spiced pear that lingers on the finish.