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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.9 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 28 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by FjordogFjell on 8/5/2021 & rated 91 points: Besøk av broderen på stranda. Svært aromatisk. Pors, treverk og sherry på nesen. Fast smak med sherry, eik, ingefær. Særegen og artig. mye av alt som er satt fint sammen. (1433 views) | | | Tasted by Normann on 2/10/2021 & rated 94 points: Bringebærbruspulver, fiken, kalk, salt, deilig syre, marsipan, krydder, eik, mineralsk, nøttete, pent balansert.
94p (1590 views) | | | Tasted by FjordogFjell on 6/7/2020 & rated 92 points: Feirer tilbakebetalt bunadssølv. Lukt av oksidert eple og kjeller. Svært smaksrik nesten som whisky. Nesen åpner opp i glasset etter litt luft. Vanilje, kaprifol, tobakk. Jordbær. Særegen og flott champagne. 1 dag i åpen flaske: sherry, eplemost , fyldig, hinsides mye smak, flott syre og relativt god balanse. (1477 views) | | | Tasted by Kurtjo on 7/20/2019: Ox (1620 views) | | | Tasted by sharonandroland on 1/22/2017 & rated 90 points: Rather oxidative and lots of red forest fruit. (2680 views) | | | Tasted by hajoha on 12/17/2016 & rated 93 points: Les Maillons i 08 utgave leverer som nissen på julaften!
Helt fabelaktig fruktkvalitet.
Rik, konsentrert og med årgangens fantastiske nerve.
Drikker utrolig bra nå.
Suberb vin, og har neppe hatt bedre match til pinnekjøtt.
93p+ (2140 views) | | | Tasted by Kurtjo on 12/17/2016 & rated 92 points: Sitrus, røde bær, litt bakst og gul frukt. Kraftfull og balansert. Heftig syre. Knall til pinnekjøtt. (1982 views) | | | Tasted by obmoen on 3/6/2016 & rated 89 points: Gul mot rosè. Candy-nese, melasse, modne epler. Vet ikke helt om jeg er så begeistret for stilen, blir usikker på om den er der den skal men den er frisk i munn og har en god mousse, god syre og fin balanse. Lang minus (2482 views) | | | Tasted by Clos & Cru on 6/26/2015 & rated 95 points: Such powerful and aromatic nose of rose petals, turkish delights, middle east spices, red plums crumble
Palate it's also extremely powerful with similar flavours as on palate and very long. Absolutely stunning wine but decant and serve in white wine glass. (2932 views) | | | Tasted by salil on 11/8/2014 & rated 94 points: I like this much more now than I did a year and a half ago, soon after release. There's still lots of bright red fruit, vivid chalky minerality, and other savoury yeasty accents, but the acidity is much better integrated - it still has fantastic cut and precision on the palate, but the austerity on release has been replaced by a more graceful, polished palate presence. (3004 views) | | | Tasted by -E- on 12/24/2013 & rated 92 points: Klar, gyllen, lett lakserosa. Kamfer, røde, bær, toast, flint og grapefrukt på nese med svakt hint av VA
Rik og intens frukt som følger nesen.Tørr. Frisk, spiss syre. Spenstig mousse. Tørr utgang med røde bær, grapefrukt og milde toner av appelsinskall. Fin lengde. (3073 views) | | | Tasted by loegaute on 12/19/2013 & rated 94 points: Oi oi oi. Her skjer det mye! Rosaoransje farge. Søte kirsebær, kalk, kokte pærer, kjørvel, grapefrukt, fat og fennikelfrø. Kraftig, moden frukt og syre. Vanvittig mineralsk! Crazy shit, as. Spent på hvordan den vil utvikle seg. 94p. (2920 views) | | | Tasted by Atreyu on 8/31/2013 & rated 94 points: sweet grape fruit, baked pear. Massive mouthfeel, would not be considered light in the context of still pinot noir. Needs food and deserves it. Intense acidity and a long finish with charred ash. (3183 views) | | | Tasted by rm wines on 6/5/2013: A fantastic balance of acidity and fruit. The color is nearly orange and the pinot fruit shines through this wine, giving it richness and roundness to balance against the austere low-dosage style. This will surely improve with age, but it's a wonderful study of ethereal fruit at the moment. (2926 views) | | | Tasted by BradKNYC on 3/20/2013: New Yorkers welcome Morgan Clendenen to town with wine and ducks. (Peking Duck House- Midtown): Shows quite a bit of toast, green apple and red fruit with a mousse that's a bit too frothy for my tastes. Quite austere with an acidic kick and intense minerality, but the red fruit keeps calling me back. I just wish the mousse was more subdued and there was a bit more generosity on the palate. B/B+ (3448 views) | | | Tasted by CamWheeler on 1/18/2013 & rated 91 points: Nutty with, light florals, orange peel and some oak influence. Palate is fresh and has good acidity. Carries very well. Drinking nicely but could be aged over the medium term with benefit. (2360 views) | | | Tasted by fizz on 1/18/2013 & rated 91 points: SLDS (Rocket Restaurant - Chatswood): Colour is that of a pale Róse. Attractive nose, but difficult to pin down the aromas. Lime, lemon, sour fresh edge to the palate. Lingers well. Could last years more. (2747 views) | | | Tasted by salil on 1/9/2013 & rated 92 points: The acidity here is almost punishing at first; incredibly sharp and searing for the first few sips. But with some air this smoothens out into a remarkably compelling Champagne with one of the most vivid mineral expressions I've encountered in some time. There's also bright pear and red fruit over the stony mineral base with gentle autolytic and yeasty accents, and overall it's very well balanced and long if a touch austere right now. I'm very intrigued to see what happens to this with a few years in the cellar. (2459 views) | | | Tasted by Vintomas on 11/3/2012 & rated 91 points: Colour: some pink hue, almost orange in colour
Nose: very powerful, with ripe pears, some tropical fruit, some red berries, a hint of golden raisins, ripe oranges and a discrete oak barrel note.
Palate: very concentrated, good concentration of fruit with notes of ripe fruit, ripe pears, red apples, slight sweet fruit-styled, rather high acidity, foody, with a fruity aftertaste.
Summary: rather young, 91+ p. (1836 views) | | | Tasted by Alex H on 6/2/2012 & rated 83 points: Overnight zappel and apples. A bit smoky. Should be better with more citrus notes. A bit aged and oxidized apples style (1907 views) | | | Tasted by Paul S on 6/1/2012 & rated 91 points: Dinner at Cafe de HK (Cafe de HK, Balestier Road): A really young Blanc des Noirs Extra Brut sounds like a recipe for punishment, but in spite of the fact that it was really too early to be drinking this, it was actually quite enjoyable. It had a nice little nose, with a smoky, flinty lilt to it along with slightly browned apples with a whiff of cherries and strawberries alongside and some earthy, meaty notes. Interesting and complex here at least. Unsurprisingly, the palate was there less developed than the nose, certainly less complex, with primary lemony flavours at the fore with just a touch of cherry and strawberry floating about at the very extremes of the wine. The bead was very gentle, barely making itself felt, but there was nevertheless a masculine strength to the and a great sense of zip, with a mouthwatering freshness to its citrussy, lemony flavours. It was way too young, so that the acidity was a little tart at points, especially without food, but I did like the fine lines on the wine, particularly at the finish, where it showed a lovely minerally focus and definition. This was so young that I found it a bit difficult to assess properly, but it is a well-made champagne that should age very well. (3462 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| 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.Les Maillons On weinlagen-infoFrance 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.comChampagne Le Champagne (Le comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne) | Grandes Marques & Maisons de Champagne (Union des Maisons de Champagne)
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Sub-Region:
Champagne - The French region of Champagne (including the cities of Rheims, Épernay, and Aÿ) was the first region in the world to make sparkling wine in any quantity. Today, the name of the region is synonymous with the finest of all sparkling wines, and wine-making traditions of Champagne have become role models for sparkling wine producers, worldwide. Surprisingly, the region of Champagne is now responsible for only one bottle in 12 of all sparkling wine produced. Styles of champagne range in sweetness ranging from an extra brut or brut 0, to the basic brut to demi sec to doux; some houses produce single vintage champagnes and others produce non-vintage (or incorporate wines/grapes of multiple vintages), often to preserve a specific taste; combinations of grape varietals; and colors, including a rosé. There are several sub-appellations, including the Valley of the Marnes river running from Épernay west, Massif de Saint-Thierry north and west of Rheims, Valley of the Ardre, the Mountains of Rheims (between Rheims and Épernay), Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, and Côte des Bar in the South. Champagne wine only uses three grape varietals (cépages): Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.ChampagneThe vineyards of Champagne on weinlagen-info |
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