Textural, restrained, umami.
Chic Fille is JoieFarm proprietor and winemaker, Heidi Noble’s side label; the term translates to pretty girl or cool girl.
This one (there is a small series under this label) is made entirely of Pinot Blanc and also in a natural method. Chic Fille is the result of practices she's been playing with for a decade: native yeast fermentations, lees contact and semi-carbonic fermentations, for example.
It has an earthy character, is leesy with notes of orange pekoe tea, which is echoed on the palate. Fresh, salty and textural in the mouth, it will certainly spark conversation.
Limited availability, 11% alcohol.
©copyright 2019 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - May 10th, 2019

Textural, juicy, honest.
Chic Fille is JoieFarm's proprietor and winemaker, Heidi Noble’s side label; the term translates to pretty girl or cool girl.
This one (there is a small series under this label) is made entirely of Pinot Gris and also in a natural method. Chic Fille is the result of practices she's been playing with for 15 years: native yeast fermentations, lees contact and semi-carbonic fermentations, for example.
It has a hazy salmon pink hue and suggests aromas of orange pekoe tea, bruised strawberries and peach pit with smoky undertones. The palate has a vivace prickle, is juicy, dry and earthy. Straightforward but honest.
Limited availability
©copyright 2019 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - May 10th, 2019

NEW, restrained, umami.
Chic Fille is the first wine from JoieFarm proprietor and winemaker, Heidi Noble’s side label; the term translates to pretty girl or cool girl.
Made entirely of Pinot Meunier and in a natural method, Chic Fille is the result of practices she's been playing with for a decade: native fermentations, lees contact and semi-carbonic fermentations, for example.
Because of the ongoing success of Noble's JoieFarm rose, it stands to reason her first of this side label also be. Chalky ruby in colour it has a distinct umami character. Here the aromas are red cherries and rhubarb, clay and candied strawberry with undertones of herbs and garden greens. Tart red berries, tealeaf and cedar palate flavours are restrained; the finish is mouthwatering.
Only 50 cases were made.
©copyright 2018 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - August 17th, 2018

Ruby, restrained, umami.
Chic Fille is JoieFarm's proprietor and winemaker Heidi Noble's second label; the term translates to pretty girl or cool girl.
Made entirely of Pinot Noir and in a natural method, Chic Fille is the result of practices she's been playing with over fifteen vintages: native fermentation, lees contact and semi-carbonic fermentation, for example.
Because of the ongoing success of Noble's JoieFarm rose, it stands to reason she would do so for this new label also.
Brilliant ruby with watermelon glints and aromas of tangy cherries, red currents, dried orange peel, tealeaf and cedar forest, It is dry and textural; pristine with restrained fruit and herbal tones it has a distinct savoury/umami character.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 9th, 2019

Opulent, unctuous, perfumed.
A nod to the lavish Grand Cru Gewurztraminers of Alsace, the JoieFarm version doles out classic but opulent lychee, Turkish delight, rose scented candles, exotic spices and bergamot aromas. The palate is sweet, concentrated and has superlative concentration. It is oily and unctuous, perfumed and persistent, and perfectly exotic.
©copyright 2017 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - December 6th, 2017