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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93.4 pts. and median of 94 pts. in 15 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Karl Kellar on 6/13/2023 & rated 100 points: I see I rated this 100 points the last time we had it, and this bottle gave no reason to modify that rating. A perfect,spectacular wine. Quintessential old school red burgundy.We had this for our anniversary and it was a memorable occasion indeed! Perfectly balanced, complex, sweet fruit, very very long finish. We are very fortunate to have had this wine! At my last note I said drink between now and 2030. I now think that was conservative, this wine should last even longer -- but it's so delicious now, why wait? (495 views) | | | Tasted by tinybubbles on 10/28/2020 & rated 92 points: Typical but maturing. Good but not the best bottle. (1526 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 10/10/2019 & rated 80 points: Offensively burned stems and chocolate aromatics. (1638 views) | | | Tasted by Karl Kellar on 6/22/2019 & rated 100 points: This wine was so delicious! Enjoyed at dinner so I didn't take technical notes, but I cannot imagine a better red burgundy. Surprisingly dark for a Truchot; bottle opened a half hour before pouring, but no decanting. The wine had been standing up for a week, but there was surprisingly little sediment. Wonderful bouquet. On entry, full of the sweet pinot fruit that is so unique to Truchot. Medium weight in the mouth, more than typical for Truchot. Silky smooth. Fabulous long finish that made you want to take another sip. I probably enjoyed this as much as any burgundy I've ever had. Just a great, great wine. If I had to guess,I'd say it's at or near peak now (how could it get any better?), but showed no signs of age and will last another 10 years. (1614 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 5/30/2019 & rated 92 points: Jasper Rousseau Chambertin. Coffee aromas, rich sweet palate. (1666 views) | | | Tasted by Cote d'Or on 12/16/2017: Brief slow-ox then tasted over 4+ hours
-ruby core mild bricking
-glorious expressive warm cherry earth stewed tomato Gevrey spice and mild funk
-med acidity peeks in late, middle weight almost hefty for a Truchot wine, expansive enveloping warm cherry earth spice, finishes with an almost citric brightness and a black pepper note with melted med- tannins and very faint wood, long finish
-this is special and really in a zone now, another perfect example of Burgundian terroir in Monsieur Truchot's hands as his Charmes' warm earthy red-fruited spice character is almost always distinctly different from his cooler dark fruited stony Clos de la Roche, brilliant! (1922 views) | | | Tasted by tinybubbles on 10/25/2017 & rated 93 points: Higher note red fruit with great clarity. Good acid and breadth of fruit. Redder fruit than the CDR. Well balanced and well structured. 93+ (1607 views) | | | Tasted by The Vines That Bind on 10/29/2015 & rated 94 points: Lovely aromatics of bright red cherries, young tomatoes, and sparkling minerals. Very pretty nose leads to a super elegant palate that delivers strong cherry and more ripe tomato. Still young and missing the tertiary underbrush and mostly all the secondary notes except for the fresh minerality. Elegant. (2560 views) | | | Tasted by AndrewSGHall on 11/28/2013: Lovely stuff, flirting with (and going all the way) Grand Cru quality that C-C seldom gets. Tart fruits anchored by a rich core. Lingering finish with violets and a meaty note. Beautiful. (3246 views) | | | Tasted by AndrewSGHall on 11/24/2012: Very disappointing. Oak-lashing and hollow core. Not likeable at all. (3537 views) | | | Tasted by henrychinaski on 1/3/2010 & rated 95 points: Beautifully aromatics. Purity of fruit and balance. Distinctively Truchot. (4637 views) | | | Tasted by rpfarwell on 9/11/2009 & rated 95 points: One of the best red Burgundies from my cellar so far. Wonderful nose with all the classic scents: black cherry, chocolate, sweaty harness leather - the kitchen sink . Powerful black fruit taste with good but smooth acidic balance. Good mouth feel. Long aftertaste (3965 views) | | | Tasted by AndrewSGHall on 1/29/2006: A weekend of Jacky Truchot; 1/28/2006-1/29/2006 (Washington DC): Big 02 fruit and upfront palate. Very grapey and young. Slight oak spice/vanilla - a bit of brûlée. Low on earth with a shadow of it. Very enjoyable and carried by the fruit. (10725 views) | | | Tasted by DChan on 11/29/2005: This is truly lovely stuff - beautifully silky, layered juice with oodles of old vine sap and loads of subtle, gentle nuance and character. I can see why these wines don't get the big scores - this does lack a bit of density and concentration. Even though I always prefer elegance over power (when I can't have both), I think that ideally this could use a hair more punch, and probably a bit more length as well. But this is a wine to put the charm back into Charmes - the polar opposite of Roty - and a wine with the kind of heart and soul that is difficult to find in an era that prioritizes technical perfection. It is not a style for everyone - but I love it. (3504 views) | | | Tasted by spidersva on 8/21/2005: Chris said if I didn't like this I'd never like Burgundy…it was good, not great. Silky smooth, but no flavors that knocked my socks off. Sorry Chris. (2319 views) |
| By Jasper Morris
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, A Miscellany of Fine Wines (10/1/2019)
(Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Domaine Truchot, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jasper Morris
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, Chambertin, Domaine Armand Rousseau (5/1/2019)
(Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Domaine J Truchot, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, May/Jun 2007, Issue #9, The 2002 and 2001 Red Burgundy Vintages :High Level Sibling Rivalry
(Domaine Truchot-Martin Charmes-Chambertin “Vieilles Vignes”) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, May 2007
(Domaine Truchot Martin Charmes-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Mar/Apr 2006, Issue #2, Domaine Jacky Truchot: Morey St. Denis’ Best-Kept Secret Calls it a Career
(Truchot-Martin Charmes-Chambertin “Vieilles Vignes”) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, 1st Quarter, 2005, Issue #17
(Domaine Truchot-Martin Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, 1st Quarter, 2004, Issue #13
(Domaine Truchot-Martin Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Pinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.Vieilles Vignes Old Vine/Vieilles Vignes (Wikipedia)France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBurgundy Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)
Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.
Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker
# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson
# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates
# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson
# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson
# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio
Côte de Nuits on weinlagen.infoCharmes-Chambertin Grand Cru On weinlagen.info
Maison L’Orée is a negociant house created by Rajat Parr, a celebrated San Francisco sommelier, and Charles Banks, an entrepreneur and former owner of Screaming Eagle. Parr was already a well-known wine director for the Michael Mina restaurants when he started making wine in 2004 in California’s Central Coast. He has continued to collaborate with vineyard owners and winemakers in California creating numerous wines, some under the Sandhi label. He and Banks debuted their first Burgundy with a 2009 vintage and are now producing more than a dozen red and white Burgundies under the Maison L’Orée label. The estate produces Premier Cru and villages wines.
Charmes-Chambertin is a 78-acre Grand Cru vineyard in Gevrey-Chambertin that traditionally includes the acreage of nearby Mazoyeres-Chambertin. For nearly 200 years the growers of Mazoyeres have been legally allowed to sell their wines under the more famous name of Charmes-Chambertin, and virtually all of them do. Charmes-Chambertin is the largest of the Gevrey-Chambertin Grand Crus, and it generally has an excellent reputation. The slope of the vineyard is gentle and the surface soil poor. |
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