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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93.9 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 83 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by rocknroller on 4/16/2024 & rated 97 points: Heidi's Group: Oh My! (St. Genevieve, Mpls, MN): Medium dark red color with a 6mm transition. Slow-O for 4 hours. Drank a glass over 2 hours. This has a absolute wow nose. The nose is immensely aromatic with so much complexity and perfume to the spice and dried herbs; cool mint, dark cherry, orange peel, dried coriander, underbrush, with some medicinal herbal and mineral notes. The palate really takes hold over 20 minutes, opening up and showing the pristine red fruits with more subtle darker fruited nuances. Although I think it is the spice, herb and also the forest floor with that purity that really delineates this; though the caressing mouthfeel does as well. Bouyant minerals and depth with soft tannins that lifts the palate on a high toned lengthy finish. Gorgeous bottle, thanks Siggy. 97 to 97+pts. (270 views) | | | Tasted by chablis28 on 4/16/2024 & rated 98 points: Heidi's Crew at St Geneive Minneapolis "quarterly". CV,KB,LI,SS,CS&DD. Tonight was outstanding & so much so, the group voted to meet monthly going fwd. StG's menu tonight screamed Burgundy so that didn't hurt. Well, this reminds a bit of James Garner's reaction, playing a former President in the movie My Fellow Americans where he boards Airforce One again to attend a funeral for some dignitary at the behest of the sitting President and quips "Hello baby, daddy's home!" as he eyes his old captain's chair reserved for the president. What a wonderful glass of wine tonight. Looking back, I compared drinking this with a long ago 96 LaTache in my head and found this every bit as magical tonight. For this mere mortal this lived up to its exalted status among the best Burgundy has to offer. Purity of fruit, finesse, silky mouthfeel. Truly sumptuous palate and an even more compelling nose with roses & spice galore along with hints of emerging forest floor notes. Yes, this will likely hit even great hights with age but man this was a major head turner tonight. Even in the same flight with a wonderful '10 Rousseau Ruchottes Chambertin "Clos Ruchottes" this found a way to separate itself and inspire awe. Thankyou Siggy!! BTW, I highly recommend My Fellow Americans if you'd like to laugh about politics for a change. Garner & Jack Lemon were among the DRC of comedic actors of their time. (325 views) | | | Tasted by UTPK on 3/29/2024: Wow! I was unsure if this would be open for business but indeed it was! With a short decant of two hours this wine was really singing. The DRC in my opinion has a certain perfume to it just like some other notable producers like Coche, Rayas and for example, Liger Belair. The Echezeaux might be the smallest one in the lineup. But when you put it against other top domains in burgundy, the pedigree of the DRC really stands out in my opinion. 2009 has a sweet nose with loads of DRC characteristics which I always find hard to describe. It is somehow herbaceous, sweet and acid driven at the same time . This makes for a complex nose which you can smell for hours and hours. On the palate it offers up a sweet attack, medium body, some tannins left but they are very mature and nonobtrusive. The finish is very very long and is driven by both the fruit and the acidity. The 2009 vintage seems to be a winner with DRC and you cannot sense the warmness of the vintage in this Wine. It is very elegant and refined. I will however wait another 5 to 10 years to drink the last bottle as I’m sure it will develop very nicely. (404 views) | | | Tasted by Burgnick on 1/19/2024 & rated 93 points: The 09 DRC Echezeaux was shut despite decanting. It displayed stems, darkish red fruit and spice. The palate was coiled and restrained. Needs time. 92-93 (719 views) | | | Tasted by Vinum Deorum on 9/25/2023 & rated 93 points: Good but not great. A pretty poor (yet relative) showing given the estate and the vintage. Nicely integrated, reasonnably complex, but fails to impress as it lacks a bit of personality or sould. Not enough energy, not enough elegance, not enough freshness. A very nice wine though, but hey this is DRC so one can only expect to feel a special emotion, even with the range entry level. (970 views) | | | Tasted by jvphoto on 8/27/2023 & rated 93 points: Stems, cranberry, baking spice - fine & precise tannins (915 views) | | | Tasted by Mario17 on 7/8/2023: Un peu de rosé typée au nez, la bouche a encore bien sur de la puissance, finesse et classe, c’est beau, rien ne cloche, mais sans avoir un gros wow comme j’ai eu souvent, même avec ce 2009 bu quelques fois. 93+
Always great, very nice bottle, not the usual “wow factor” though but still very good. Drank that Ech. 2009 a few times with great memories, so maybe Expectations were too high? (1133 views) | | | Tasted by BradE on 5/29/2023: A fun trio of 2009 Echezeaux (E. Rouget, Meo-Camuzet, DRC). All three were in the very front end of their drinking window. My ranking was Rouget, DRC (a close second), Meo. The Rougeot opened up early and had a soulfulness that I loved. The Meo held back most of what will likely be very enticing one day. The DRC started slow and ultimately brought the most smiles to the group. I suspect this tasting in 2033 will be even more rewarding, as these 2009's are very early days. (1273 views) | | | Tasted by JonnyG on 3/21/2023 & rated 92 points: Burgs and Cassoulet on a Cold and Rainy Spring Evening (Sta. Rita Hills, CA): Concentrated and dense, with a very shy nose and plenty of red and black fruit alongside some licorice and dark chocolate. It was hard to get a read on this youngster despite a 6-hour slow-ox. I would recommend holding for 5+ years. Still, a delicious treat. (1589 views) | | | Tasted by MC2 Wines on 1/21/2023: The 50 Big Bash (Harry's NYC): I am on record as saying I don't totally get the DRC love although this was a tasty wine. I preferred the Rousseau from earlier in the day, but this did make me take notice. It's got that Burgundy elegance that is nice to see. Drinking well now. (1954 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 11/25/2022 & rated 96 points: Exuberant stem floral aromatics, with some bell peppers emerge. Sweet, persistent palate offering tons of charm. (270/18589) (1741 views) | | | Tasted by levicn on 11/25/2022 & rated 93 points: 淡宝石红色，些许芝麻，熏肉和红果香气，入口酸度高，口感有点甜，单宁紧致，有点涩，颗粒细腻，果糖，樱桃，伴随着精致的木质香气，一只延续到余味，还有一些甜美的红果收尾。一款质量非常高的酒，酒体紧致，结构漂亮，风格精致优雅，但感觉没打开，从整体上你能体会到它的优秀和潜力，但当你想更进一步感受它的深度和变化时，它就结束了。 (1277 views) | | | Tasted by llink on 10/26/2022 & rated 92 points: Musique et Vin event. Bright red cherry, sandalwood and Asian spice on the nose. Deep palate, showing a bit clenched and austere tonight. Much better with food, but as Aubert said in his remarks this needs another 20 years to hit its peak. (1372 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 10/25/2022: Friends of Musique et Vin Gala (French Club, San Francisco): Light maturing ruby. The stemminess jumps out here. Faded red fruit, green notes, excellent acidity, and moderate remaining tannin. Shorter finish. Not ready but not a great DRC either. I much preferred the Faiveley Corton tonight. (1624 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 6/26/2022 & rated 93 points: Musique & Vin - Dîner de Gala - XIV Edition (Château du Clos de Vougeot): More red than black fruits here with an enticing spicebox with dense, ripe and rich, yet wonderfully balanced. At the very start of its peak drinking window. Three bottles tasted, with identical results from each. (2201 views) | | | Tasted by Rechrom on 4/6/2022 & rated 93 points: Very good. But not great. Maybe an off bottle. The fruit was outstanding, and teh nose showed excellence. he palate, however, had an prominent acidic note that never dissipated which gave thew one a tang that that was not what I was hoping for. A very good bottle, But this one was not as integrated as one might hope for given the domaine. (1885 views) | | | Tasted by peternelson on 3/16/2022 & rated 93 points: Very similar in general profile to the '03 Richebourg (of course b/c of the vintage) but this actually seemed a bit more balanced, with full red and black fruits, silky and supple; maybe because they were accustomed to more warm vintages by now. Zachy's Burg dinner at AOC (1864 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 3/12/2022 & rated 93 points: La Paulée de New York Gala Dinner (Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers - New York NY): Small La Paulee pour. More "ready" right now vs the 2009 Grands-Echezeaux, even if not nearly as complex. Huge spicebox with dense, ripe red fruits throughout. At the very start of its peak drinking window. (2336 views) | | | Tasted by doug374 on 2/21/2022 & rated 93 points: 'Elegant and smooth on the palate, dark fruits well integrated with a core of flavor that is consistent beginning to end. More breadth than depth for this one. (1790 views) | | | Tasted by Goodwine4ever on 11/28/2021 & rated 95 points: les DRC fut servi a l'aveugle en deux vagues de quatre incluant un pirate du même millésime.
Le premier vin était le Échezeaux 2009.
Heureusement pour moi, c'était ma deuxième expérience avec cette cuvée sur 2009. La première a eu lieu en 2017 chez Pierre et aujourd'hui j'avais le droit à un tout autre vin que ma première expérience qui était dans mes souvenirs beaucoup plus fin.
La cuvée la plus boisé des sept DRC, si le pirate était dans cette vague, mon choix aurait été le vin #1 par son coté plus rustique que les autres cuvées.
Mais tout de même...wow !!! Ca commence en force, du fruits rouge cuits, un superbe nez qui allie l’élevage et la touche typique de la maison soit la pétale de rose. Superbe équilibre, le bois est juste un peu trop présent en fin de bouche pour venir égaler la finesse des autres cuvées.
But dont get me wrong....c'était magnifique sauf qu'il y a un jeu des comparatifs a faire. (2115 views) | | | Tasted by shifter on 10/23/2021: DRC @ WS: Showed its class over the 2007. Much more floral than the 1990 with the classic spice. Good weight on the palate and ripe fruit from the more solar vintage. Still had baby fat around the edges and tight tannins on the finish. (2331 views) | | | Tasted by Nicolas Beirens on 5/16/2021 & rated 100 points: First wine from DRC for me. Left a tremendous impression… (2525 views) | | | Tasted by Gilles Dupont on 5/16/2021 & rated 99 points: Was superb during lunch today with a nice filet pur. Opened 1 hour before. Longer would have been better. When poured in Zalto burgundy glass, immediately explosive nose, which was a treat by itself. Obviously still young, but performed a 99 points for me today. Also had a splendid Rayas 2005, which was an interesting combination/follow-up. (2166 views) | | | Tasted by vetty on 4/12/2021 & rated 93 points: bottle decanted for 6.5 hours maybe need more time. red fruits, mushroom earthy, good tanning, medium acidity, medium body, deep but no broad. its more fresh than the 2006. very elegant. flavor is full but body is light, energetic. (2211 views) | | | Tasted by bill00 on 3/6/2021 & rated 95 points: Great combo of ripe vintage fruit and stemmy spice. Full but not heavy. Drinking really well. (2117 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Charles Curtis MW
Decanter, Dinner wines (2/21/2023)
(Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Pinot Noir / Pinot Nero, Échezéaux Grand Cru, Burgundy, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jasper Morris
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, Ten year on tasting: 2009 vintage (6/1/2019)
(Echezeaux Grand Cru, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Clive Coates MW
Decanter, Clive Coates Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (2/16/2018)
(Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Échezéaux Grand Cru, Burgundy, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, The 2009 Red Burgundies from Bottle (Apr 2012)
(Domaine De La Romanée-conti Echezeaux Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, January 2012, Issue #45
(Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Echézeaux Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (12/7/2011)
(Dom de la Romanée-Conti, Grand Cru Échezeaux Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, The 2009 Red Burgundies (May 2011)
(Domaine De La Romanée-conti Echezeaux – Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, January 2011, Issue #41
(Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Echézeaux Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, January/February 2011, IWC Issue #154
(Domaine de la Romanee Conti Echezeaux) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
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| Domaine de la Romanée-ContiLe millésime 2012 (notes du domaine):
Certains millésimes connaissent des accouchements faciles : le vigneron intervient tranquillement et peu souvent, comme le fait l'équipage d'un voilier qui navigue par temps calme. Mais il n'est pas rare que le parcours vers la naissance du millésime s'apparente plutôt à la guerre, à une lutte de tous les instants pour garder le bateau à flot et arriver au but sans trop de dommages !
Ce fut le cas en 2012, qui restera un millésime unique - mais lequel ne l'est pas ! - dont se souviendront longtemps ceux qui étaient en première ligne dans les combats que nous a imposés la nature en mettant en avant ses meilleurs « soldats » : le mildiou et l'oïdium.
Le mois de mars fut pourtant très sec et quasi estival (22° de moyenne), ce qui entraina un débourrement plus précoce encore qu'en 2007, année de référence pour la précocité. Nous nous voyions vendanger en Août ! Mais de ce mois hors norme, ce qui aura finalement marqué nos mémoires, ce sont les coups de tonnerre du 26 mars, très exceptionnels pour la saison, mais prémonitoires de ce que les dieux réservaient à Nicolas Jacob, notre chef de culture, et à son équipe.
A partir d'avril, le changement est en effet radical : le froid (- 2° le 13 avril) et l'humidité s'installent. Résultat : impossible d'entrer dans les vignes pour labourer et l'herbe pousse follement, encouragée et entretenue par les pluies. Pour les mêmes raisons nous avons à surmonter les plus grandes difficultés pour les traitements : il faut guetter et profiter de la moindre fenêtre de temps sec pour apporter la protection nécessaire. Malgré une vigilance de tous les instants, le mildiou se manifeste et attaque même très fort, supprimant un pourcentage de la récolte difficile à évaluer, mais réel. L'oïdium, lui aussi, trouve des conditions de développement favorables. Et la grêle s'en mêle, frappant toute la Côte de Beaune et entre autres notre Montrachet le 30 juin.
La floraison commence vers le 9 juin, mais elle s'étire sur un mois à cause des conditions froides qui persistent. Il en découle une coulure importante.
Bilan de ces trois mois où il a plu un jour sur trois ! :
- une récolte d'ores et déjà réduite, suite à la coulure et au mildiou, et qui risque d'être hétérogène en maturité à cause de la floraison très étalée ;
- mais en même temps la coulure a créé un pourcentage intéressant de raisins millerands, ce qui est toujours facteur de bonne qualité ;
des vignes vigoureuses et en bonne santé ;
- et bien sûr l'année, d'exceptionnellement précoce, est devenue quasiment normale, la floraison laissant entrevoir des vendanges vers la fin septembre seulement.
Fin juin dernier épisode printanier « excentrique » : une canicule de quelques jours qui a pour résultat de griller les jeunes baies les plus exposées au soleil, diminuant encore la récolte et augurant d'un tri supplémentaire au moment de la vendange pour faire tomber les baies grillées.
En juillet la nature enfin s'assagit. Nous avons subi des pertes, mais l'ennemi « fait retraite ». Grâce à ces conditions plus clémentes, nous pouvons reprendre efficacement le travail du sol en effectuant dans certains cas trois passages de labour afin de libérer la vigne des herbes qui l'envahissaient. Nous effectuons les derniers traitements de précaution début août et...il ne nous reste plus pour la suite qu'à compter sur une météo qui se rapproche enfin des normales de saison.
C'est ce qui s'est finalement passé...
Le mois d'août a été chaud et beau avec une canicule et des orages autour du 15 août. Chaque fois, malgré le vent orienté souvent au Sud, le beau temps sec est revenu. La vigne ayant été largement abreuvée par le temps pluvieux qui avait précédé a nourri généreusement les raisins, la photosynthèse a été favorisée et la production de sucre a progressé très rapidement. A la veille des vendanges on avait :
- des grappes de petite taille présentant des raisins à peau très épaisse et un fortpourcentage de baies millerandées ;
- de la grillure sur la face exposée au soleil d'un nombre important de grappes, suite aux canicules, notamment celle de juin ;
sur certaines grappes, une ou deux baies n'ayant jamais « vér頻, c'est-à-dire restées vertes, qui seront rejetées lors du tri de la vendange ;
- botrytis inexistant.
En bref, une vendange très saine qui pouvait attendre une maturité complète. C'est ce que nous avons fait, prenant le risque, pour décider de la date des vendanges, d'aller bien au-delà des cent jours qui normalement séparent celles-ci de la mi-floraison de la vigne.
Nous avons finalement vendangé les raisins de Corton et de quelques jeunes vignes sur Vosne-Romanée à partir du vendredi 21 septembre avec une équipe réduite et nous avons commencé les « grandes » vendanges sur Vosne-Romanée le lundi 24 septembre. Le temps s'est malheureusement dégradé à partir de mardi et le mercredi 26, il a plu toute la journée ! Nous avons bien entendu arrêté totalement les vendanges ce jour-là et avons vécu dans l'angoisse, car on pouvait craindre de fortes attaques de botrytis le lendemain.
Mais deux phénomènes ont concouru avec une totale efficacité à préserver le raisin : d'une part les peaux des baies exceptionnellement épaisses et résistantes, et d'autre part une température froide, et même exagérément froide pour la saison ne permettant pas au botrytis de se développer. La vendange reste exceptionnellement saine. Comme chaque année nous avons néanmoins procédé à une sélection sur la vendange : Comme chaque année nous avons néanmoins procédé à une sélection sur la vendange : celle-ci a consisté à faire tomber les baies grillés et également les quelques baies non « vérées », en d'autres termes le tri a été minime et le personnel à la table de tri a vu défiler une récolte qui, au point de vue sanitaire, est l'une des plus belles de ces dernières années. Le temps restant frais, les températures de rentrée de vendanges ont été excellentes, autour de 15°, ce qui a permis une macération de quelques jours avant un départ en fermentation lent et progressif.
Les fermentations durent maintenant depuis près de trois semaines sous le contrôle « amoureux » de Bernard Noblet et de ses cavistes. Les premiers tirages ont été effectués, notamment celui de la Romanée-Conti qu'étant donné son état de maturité nous avons vendangé la première. Les vins sont très prometteurs avec de belles robes et des arômes frais et délicats.
Il faut introduire dans ce rapport un chapitre à part pour le Montrachet, qui comme toute la Côte de Beaune, a été grêlé deux fois au cours de l'été. Là les raisins ont beaucoup souffert. Nous avons vendangé le vendredi 28 septembre, c'est-à-dire avant la fin de nos vendanges rouges. C'est une récolte abîmée par la grêle, le botrytis et l'oïdium que nous avons rentrée et qu'il a fallu trier de manière extrêmement sévère. Il en est résulté une toute petite récolte, la plus minime de ces dernières années. Nous comptons sur une excellente qualité, mais le rendement ne représente même pas la moitié de la normale.
Pour les vins rouges, les rendements tournent autour de 20hl/ha, ce qui est de 25% environ en dessous de la normale que nous situons à 25hl/ha. A titre de comparaison, les 2009 ont donné des rendements moyens de 30hl/ha.
Une récolte comme celle que nous venons de terminer nous fait prendre conscience encore plus s'il le fallait de l'importance du pari - et de la chance - dans la réussite ou l'échec face à un millésime. Répétant ce que je disais l'an dernier, il est capital d'attendre la maturité complète du raisin. Ce fut plus facile cette année avec une récolte parfaitement saine que l'an dernier où le botrytis était important. Mais, dans les deux cas, il fallait attendre la maturité complète et nous avons eu la chance que les conditions météorologiques soient devenues notre alliée en conservant un temps froid qui a permis aux raisins de passer, sans attaque de botrytis, à travers les pluies très importantes que nous avons connues le mercredi 26 septembre.
Il est certain que la perte de récolte consécutive aux attaques du mildiou et la grillure de certaines grappes a été importante, mais cette perte en quantité est aussi un facteur qui a favorisé la qualité, puisqu'il en est résulté un éclaircissage naturel qui, en diminuant le rendement, permet au raisin sain de mieux mûrir. Il est fort possible que nous n'aurions pas atteint de telles maturité et qualité s'il n'y avait pas eu ces pertes à supporter.
Voici les dates de vendanges pour chacun des crus :
Corton .......................... 21 septembre
Romanée-Conti ............. 22 septembre
Grands-Echezeaux ........ 22, 24 et 25 septembre
La Tâche ....................... 25 et 27 septembre
Richebourg .................... 27 et 28 septembre
Montrachet ................... 28 septembre
Romanée-St-Vivant ....... 28 et 29 septembre
Echezeaux ..................... 29 et 30 septembrePinot 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.infoEchezeaux Grand CruEchezeaux includes 93 acres in Flagey-Echezeaux making it the second largest of all the Burgundian Grand Cru vineyards. More than 80 producers own parcel, including DRC. These wines are known to be light and incredibly refined. |
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