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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.5 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 38 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by glou.sf on 6/23/2023 & rated 93 points: Great nose with lots of power, red fruit flavors, old leather, underwood, and ripe fruit. Good acidity on the palate with red cherry notes, forest floor, orange zest, and leather nice finish. A very good wine, but for Bonnes Mares I'm expecting a bit more complexity. (736 views) | | | Tasted by Raizes on 4/14/2021 & rated 94 points: 樱桃、李子和一点乌梅，丁香、紫罗兰、红茶和一些森林气息，有很好的复杂度，在口中的呈现也很立体有层次。单宁已经非常柔顺，和酸度都不出挑但彼此协调均衡。宽广、圆润，富有活力，曾经强壮的体格随着年龄的增长，逐渐化为沉稳的体态，在绽放出色彩的香气映衬下，熠熠生辉。 (1739 views) | | | Tasted by rnellans on 2/25/2021 & rated 92 points: Served alongside 96 Jadot BM. This not as good imo. Red fruited..Candied nose. Elegant style. Doesn't have the structure of the Jadot. Still enjoyable, but would not cellar much longer. (1658 views) | | | Tasted by JonnyG on 7/16/2019 & rated 93 points: An elegant, weighty Burg. Forest floor and mushroom notes, some smoked meats and tart red berries. Leather and spice underneath that. Chewy texture. Impressive balance. Very well done. (2231 views) | | | Tasted by Richard P Howden on 7/27/2018 & rated 92 points: From magnum. Extremely good - rich red fruit and forest floor nose, remarkably red fruity palate with delicious poise and medium length. In a great place. (2628 views) | | | Tasted by sfwineguy on 6/18/2017 & rated 93 points: Agree with what Burgnick said. At a great place right now, should maintain its quality for a couple more years but no need to hold off. Rich, balanced, clearly Grand Cru quality. (3045 views) | | | Tasted by Burgnick on 5/24/2017 & rated 92 points: Groffier did an exceptional job in 98. The wine is pure and elegant with grand cru weight. It does not have the 98 heat. This has just entered its drinking window with a long life ahead. 92-93 (2638 views) | | | Tasted by Burgnick on 8/3/2016 & rated 93 points: Soft and elegant with dark fruit, menthol, tea, wild berries and herbs. This is drinking so beautifully with nice balance. The wine is at its peak now. 93+ (3310 views) | | | Tasted by tinybubbles on 7/26/2016 & rated 91 points: Surprisingly young ripe fruit with fine acids on the finish. However, comes off as largely one dimensional, albeit performing above expectations on that dimension (2624 views) | | | Tasted by WoodieBayArea on 4/17/2016 & rated 92 points: really nice, I had had a few bottles of this four or so years ago and remember them being great, one of my bridge buddies (Jeannie) liked it a ton and so when I found another bottle i picked it up and we drank it over bridge last night, this had softened A LOT, was still really good but I definitely would DRINK UP ASAP, full / rounded and smooth, true to the Bonnes Mares style but aging to the point where it might collapse soon if not consumed near term (2558 views) | | | Tasted by prufrocksabogado on 11/29/2015 flawed bottle: Corked (2458 views) | | | Tasted by David J Cooper on 6/17/2015 & rated 94 points: A great Grand Cru at or near it's peak. It's good to have friends with oldish Burgundy. Although there was a nice earthiness it wasn't at all poopie. (2453 views) | | | Tasted by Neecies on 6/15/2015 & rated 92 points: Softer and less distinct than the last bottle in 2012, which at the time seemed magnificently in the moment and, seen now through the lens of this bottle, clearly was. But, still a great bottle. (2025 views) | | | Tasted by tinybubbles on 5/5/2015 & rated 91 points: At times a very good nose with dark red fruit, warm spice, and damp dark earth. Palate is faint plum, light spice, and moderate tannin. Dry and somewhat short finish. Clearly good underlying material, but seems as if more could have been done with it. Drink now (2150 views) | | | Tasted by jmoon on 4/14/2015 & rated 94 points: wonderfully delicious rich warm and round w no tannin and lovely texture. Needed 30-60 min decant then really started to sing (2169 views) | | | Tasted by Fiorano on 11/29/2013 & rated 91 points: Very nice bottle. Started out with slightly harsh tannins, but they diminished after a half hour or so, leaving a smooth classic Grand Cru. Great though slightly muted nose, medium finish. Not as much vibrancy as I would like, but very enjoyable nonetheless. (2672 views) | | | Tasted by WoodieBayArea on 9/21/2013 & rated 92 points: had two bottles of this in the last two weeks, first was really on with big fruit and an overlay of spice / subtle dusty tannin... just what burgs are all about... second was disappointing as the fruit had disappeared and the solo spice came off as dry and a tad harsh... first bottle is 94 and second was 89... 92 score is an average... i've had great bottles of this wine before and also some that didnt' measure up... so be it (2428 views) | | | Tasted by WoodieBayArea on 7/15/2012: quick update on the bottle note from last nite, gassed the last quarter of the bottle and had on nite two, oak had become completely dominant - bummer, may impact how long i wait on the last bottles (3157 views) | | | Tasted by WoodieBayArea on 7/14/2012 & rated 93 points: beautiful wine, color was on the purplish side with very slight bricking, nose was modest on popping and didn't get a lot bigger over time, palate was luscious and rich with dark fruit on the attack and minerals coming in strong on mid palate and the finish especially, rich but still with some acid and not overdone... real crowd pleaser for sure and would be a great way to introduce friends to burgundy, shared this with Dylan and Wanda out from Pennsylvania, seems at peak but probably fine for another 5-7 years (3058 views) | | | Tasted by burgboy on 4/16/2012 & rated 94 points: Poetry in a glass. Velvety texture and aromas of roses and earth finishing with a blast of harmonious tannins. Worth waiting for and maybe close to peaking. (3274 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 3/5/2012 & rated 88 points: Tasted double blind. Popped and poured. Meaty aromas with lots of mature black fruit and animale character. Although still highly structured, I thought this older than a 1998, with the earthy elements more dominant over the fruit. (2586 views) | | | Tasted by godx on 2/7/2012 & rated 94 points: WineFanatic Grand Cru Burgundy Offline (Vancouver, BC): Tasted blind - Medium red with a bricking hue moving towards the rim. Wow, what a crazy good nose! Right from the first sniff this grabbed my attention and never let go. A pronounced, pure and elegant nose of mature red pinot fruit, raspberry, hints of sweet tobacco and caramel, floral and earth. In the mouth this was pure, silky and velvety. Fully resolved with wonderfully balanced acidity and a powerful, yet light weight and graceful texture. A long mineral finish. I guessed Chambolle…could this be anything else? This is drinking perfectly right now. Outstanding. (3254 views) | | | Tasted by Paul S on 4/29/2010 & rated 95 points: 1998 Burgundy Grand Crus - Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin Singapore, Chapitre de la Printemps (Harbour Grill, Hilton Hotel): This was awesomely good - best wine of the tasting by some distance. Beautiful, very Chambolle nose. Open, lively, almost incredible in its outpouring of earth, flowers, spice, meat, lovely mineral scents, orange peel, truffles and high-toned fruit. The palate was every bit as good. Lots of depth, some lovely fruit, with pure, high-toned cherry expressions and a wealth of buried mineral. Again, this was a wine that seemed almost primary, one that needs time to develop, but on the night, it really struck me with its clean freshness and just lovely purity of red fruit expression. Absolutely delicious. Finish was nice and long too - juicy and fresh, yet meaty and minerally with plenty of depth. A gorgeous wine that will get even better with time. Watch this space in 3-4 years' time. (4474 views) | | | Tasted by Hansen73 on 11/22/2009 & rated 94 points: Medium ruby red color, minerality and spice, concentrated with velvet texture, balanced with a beautiful long finish. (2923 views) | | | Tasted by jimbomatic on 11/19/2009 & rated 93 points: Bottle 1 was corked. Fortunately we had a back-up. Aromatically very intense and compelling. Nice mixture of concentrated red fruit, minerality, coffee bean and toast. Palate is infused and quite concentrated. This is no New World wine even if it is quite polished, more so than I would expect from the vintage. Probably the most delineation of flavors of the 3. Excellent intensity start to finish. Still has some strong tannins toward the back but the strength of the wine is more than enough to push through them. This is impressive (now I'm all hopped up to try the Beze) and has a substantial future to it where it could rise to greater heights. Superb rendition of the vineyard. Would go with 93+ (2898 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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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.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.infoBonnes Mares Grand CruDescrittori: Ribes e violetta sono il marchio di fabbrica del Bonnes Mares |
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