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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.1 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 29 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by kevin h on 6/24/2023 & rated 91 points: Lovely fragrant nose, classic Pinot fruit but strong scents of violets. Flavour doesn’t quite match it but still pretty good. One of those wines that starts off tasking aged but becomes a bit more youthful as it opens out. Suggests this still has a few years to go yet. Light to medium but nice intensity. (204 views) | | | Tasted by Cote d'Or on 12/25/2021: Tasted over 2 hrs
-nearly semi-translucent med red mild bricking
-bright red fruit sweet earth
-med+ acidity, med/med- weight simple faded red fruit earth minerality, med- tannins
-decent though probably better a couple years ago (681 views) | | | Tasted by redwhiteandrich on 7/9/2021 & rated 91 points: Simple but thought provoking. Dusty cherries and a bit of rusticity. Everything you'd want in burgundy. In expensive and with aging potential. Alas, I haven't been able to find these with much regularity. (818 views) | | | Tasted by americanstorm on 12/25/2020 & rated 91 points: Took about an hour to open up. Quite nice nose, light ruby, lots of strawberries and some minerals. Nice mouthfeel good finish. Drinking very well. (911 views) | | | Tasted by MLipton on 12/9/2020: I bought this on the strength of our experience with the '06. Opened tonight with roast duck, it was a point: silky texture, brimming with red fruits with a mineral streak running through it. Definitely worth drinking now, it may develop more secondary and tertiary characteristics with more time in the bottle. (887 views) | | | Tasted by Momus99 on 4/19/2020 & rated 90 points: Really blossomed after 1.5h in glass opening up to multi-dimensional profile including deep black fruits, tar, and funk. A good bottle. (946 views) | | | Tasted by PasoWallaWill on 8/23/2018 & rated 89 points: Poured through an aervana. Nice medium red color. Really evolved over an hour. Medium acidity. Nice balance. Medium mouthfeel. Cherry and spice flavors with some saline minerality. Soft grip at the end. (1459 views) | | | Tasted by Stevenwsims on 3/16/2017 & rated 90 points: Dry tannic finish (2916 views) | | | Tasted by MemorialWineFan on 8/24/2016 flawed bottle: Uhhh...Lame. Other bottle I had was not flawed. Not a good effort from the producer for this price. (3459 views) | | | Tasted by colin cellar on 7/30/2016: Christmas 2014 from Liz and
Ryan (3358 views) | | | Tasted by CJM on 7/13/2016 & rated 89 points: Clear pale garnet. Toasted vanilla, oak, almond. Low . acids, medium to low tannins. Black plum. Medium balanced finish. Club. (3385 views) | | | Tasted by Lavan79 on 1/30/2016 & rated 89 points: on the nose raspberries, strawberries, red currant, green pepper, white pepper & sage
palate of red fruits with a bit of brown spices & oak
light(+) body, light(+) fruit, medium tannin, light oak, long peppery finish
good value & pleasant village pinot, need 2-3 more years to fully mature (1904 views) | | | Tasted by wineappreciation on 1/30/2016 & rated 87 points: Pleasant cherry nose with a bit of oak; fruit-filled, mild tannins, trapezoidal (2720 views) | | | Tasted by Tonyboons33 on 1/5/2016 & rated 88 points: Nice wine, but was hoping for more. Light body, nose and not a ton of depth, but enjoyable nonetheless. Paired with Coq Au Vin for dinner and was just hoping there would be a bit more to it. Agree with previous notes, could probably use another couple years. (1498 views) | | | Tasted by spacewrangler on 11/3/2015: Classic Drouhin ClB. Refreshing, slightly rustic and a value. (1990 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 9/25/2015: Tart cherry and smoky on the nose. Light yet keenly fresh on the palate. (1962 views) | | | Tasted by christyler on 9/13/2015 & rated 90 points: A very nice CdB village level wine. Faint sandalwood and spice on the nose. Nice sappy concentration. Lots of smooth red fruit and fairly noticeable oak. (1998 views) | | | Tasted by MemorialWineFan on 7/21/2015 & rated 87 points: Simply burgundy. Started very fruity. Would give it a few more years to round out. Will improve 1-2 points then. (1713 views) | | | Tasted by sequoiagrove on 6/7/2015 & rated 87 points: Too days after I taste the 2009 I try the 2012. It is much simpler. Very light and smooth fruit juicy and too few tertiary notes. I dont know if that is a vintage difference or the 3 years age difference. It is not too strong, too acid, nor too tannic, so I dont see evidence it needs to age more. My wife likes it because it is quite quaffable easy drinking like Marchesi di Barolo Barbaresco, she started liking recently. (1742 views) | | | Tasted by Cote d'Or on 4/10/2015: PopnPour, tasted over 2 hrs and Day 2
-semi-translucent pretty dark red
-moderately aromatic with warm dark cherry mixed with a little funk and a little oak, picks up a little stoniness on day 2
-barely med acidity, med weight with surprisingly good depth if not much complexity, pretty dark cherry and earth with a touch of creaminess and slight austerity on back end with reasonable length, relatively unchanged on day 2
-still open and drinking well now, as is usually the case this is a killer value in Drouhin's stable (1589 views) | | | Tasted by yofog on 1/12/2015: Concentrated, but supple and charming, if a bit oaky. That makes it sound a lot more modern than it is...what's really happening here is it's a more powerful version than I was expecting of an otherwise very traditionally styled Chorey. (1842 views) | | | Tasted by petec-s on 1/9/2015 & rated 89 points: Delicious lesser Burgundy. (1606 views) | | | Tasted by petec-s on 11/1/2014 & rated 88 points: Needs a few years for sure, really good potential here, nice and racy summer fruit 13% (1575 views) | | | Tasted by cartime on 10/28/2014 & rated 90 points: This is definitely hitting above its weight. Great concentration. (1335 views) | | | Tasted by Momus99 on 10/11/2014 & rated 89 points: I think this is probably my favorite Burgundy of ones I've had at this price point. Popped and poured through Vinturi and right after pouring the nose was an attractive one of tart cherries, forest floor, and maybe some cinnamon, with plenty of acidity on the palate but good overall balance. After 20 minutes in there was an impressive change, with a new dimension that is hard to put into words but took things up a few notches into true elegance such as I've tasted in much more expensive Burgs. After 24h under vacuum it is still pleasant but faded, so wouldn't expect this is one for long-term cellaring. Would buy again at $23. (1351 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Joseph Drouhin Producer Website
Joseph Drouhin always had a passion for wine, and in 1880 in Burgundy, he founded the independent company that still bears his name. Today, his great grandchildren, Philippe, Véronique, Laurent and Frédéric, run the family-owned company from their ancestors house. Each has their own personality, but together, they share a common passion for the vine and the wine. Day after day, they strive for harmony, the hallmark of Joseph Drouhin wines.
Founded in Beaune in 1880, Maison Joseph Drouhin’s cellars have spread from the historical Cellars of the Dukes of Burgundy and the Kings of France in Beaune (12th-18th centuries) to the Moulin de Vaudon, an 18th Century watermill in Chablis.
A rigorous attention to detail, self-imposed discipline, a desire to learn, a rigorous sense of values, passion and daring, are the qualities that have been handed down through the generations, together with the art of winemaking and a never ending search for quality.
The Joseph Drouhin Domaine was assembled parcel by parcel over the years and today comprises 73 hectares (182.5 acres) of vineyards in Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise and Chablis. It is one of the most important domains in Burgundy, with more than two thirds of the vineyards classified as Premier and Grand Crus.
Today, the fourth generation is at the helm. Each has his role to play in imposing the Family “ Charter of Excellence”. Charter of Excellence
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 Beaune
Côte de Beaune (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne)
Vineyard maps on weinlagen.infoChorey-les-Beaune Chorey-les-Beaune AOC (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) |
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