The woodland-inspired 2022 Pinot Noir La Combe Verte blossoms in the glass with a blend of wild berries, sage, pine shavings and flowery underbrush. This opens with a burst of vividly pure red and blue fruits accelerated by vibrant acidity. Blood orange and savory spices swirl throughout. The 2022 holds nothing back yet comes across as wonderfully refined, tapering off long and gently tannic while leaving the mouth watering for more.