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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.5 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 39 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by jlgnml on 9/1/2021 & rated 90 points: A bit of apple, citrus, short finish. (1179 views) | | | Tasted by winemaker on 12/10/2020 & rated 94 points: Terrific Champagne. I love that Cedric Bouchard's Champagnes are more wine like. The pinot noir fruit here is delicious. This was the 2007 vintage disgorged in 2014. Went fast. (1332 views) | | | Tasted by jlgnml on 9/6/2020 & rated 88 points: Brilliant color, yeasty, very dry finish. SELL (1430 views) | | | Tasted by Sleepy Dave on 1/20/2020: Meursault & Morey Saint Denis (Imperial Treasure Shanghai @ Taka): Highly expressive aromas with super floral note. It is pretty normal that most can’t imagined this is a Champagne with Zero dosage with its rounded, almost creamy on the palate but with underlying tension to keep everything in check with no sharp edge at all. Getting toward more saline to the finish. Drinking beautifully now. (1893 views) | | | Tasted by jmht on 12/28/2019 & rated 92 points: Creamy, raspberry mousse, fine bead and balance (1677 views) | | | Tasted by brigcampbell on 2/24/2018: Champagne - Blinded by the Quality (The Winery, Newport Beach, CA): Blind: Steve and I looked at each other and said "oily nose" at the same time. It must be then. Dark gold and light ox. Flint note with the oil. Light pear and a hint of tin at the finish. I said this would be a very good sparkling riseling because it sure behaved like a German. (2570 views) | | | Tasted by Frank Murray III on 2/22/2018: Blind Champagne Tasting (The Winery Restaurant in Newport Beach, CA (The OC)): Poured blind as part of a Bouchard flight. We neither knew the vintages nor the lieux-dits. Disgorge date of 04/2011. When this first hit my glass, it gave off a sherried nose, which caused me to pause. With air, like with the reduction we saw on 2004 Parcelle, it too went away. White flowers, even something that seemed jasmine-like to me. Honey, tangerine, with a citrusy lemon-lime richness. (2664 views) | | | Tasted by RockinCabs on 12/3/2017 & rated 91 points: Not quite at the level of the last bottle, but still very nice. Had a very compelling raspberry note in the midpalate and a creamy palate feel. Missing some of the depth on the nose of a prior bottle. Still very good, and should continue to get better. One of my favorite grower producers. (2581 views) | | | Tasted by WetRock on 6/11/2017: This shows some flor like oxidative qualities around the edges like lighter Jura which is to be somewhat expected with a Bouchard Champagne. There is also some toast and stone fruit on the nose, the latter with air. The palate is a bit austere and shows better on night two. There is also some grippiness that dries the palate out a bit which is rare in a Champagne. This could be closed a bit though it doesn't feel like a wine that needs to unfold a lot. The fruit concentration just really isn't there. It's a nice wine but certainly not for Bouchard can command. It's also different in ways that a non wine geek may not approve of. Would be best with interesting cheeses likely. (1221 views) | | | Tasted by rhit on 3/28/2017: Chalk, fruit, and autolytic notes delivered with complexity and light weight. Again, lots of energy in a Bouchard. Could probably last a while longer, but drinking very well now with several hours of air. Excellent. (3047 views) | | | Tasted by LW31 on 2/9/2017: Not as good as last bottle a year ago. Rather loose, easy, and quiet. Not a bad bottle--interesting but subtle and rather short and rather lacking in complexity. Definitely drink sooner than later. (2985 views) | | | Tasted by Papies on 12/10/2016 & rated 90 points: Quite a welcoming champagne, round, inviting , good rich feel, light yeasty, smooth and a crowd pleaser. And that its strentpgth and its weakness. While everyone will wine nobody will remember it, almost too pleasant apthat makes it a touch forgettable. Solid 90 nonetheless (1102 views) | | | Tasted by drdebs on 11/25/2016 & rated 87 points: Disappointing after last stunning bottle. Windy and grapes, with citrus. Had none of the complexity of the last bottle. (2514 views) | | | Tasted by RockinCabs on 10/29/2016 & rated 93 points: This was a stunning champagne that ended up being a perfect kickoff for the wines ahead of us.
Nose: White flowers, Brioche, Apricot and Honeycrisp Apples. Great mouse and the nose really delivered with layers of fruit, roasted nuts and flowers. Palate: Elegant palate with very fine bubbles. Rich fruit comes alive on entry complimented by a slightly smokey baked apple note. Finish: Fairly long and persistent. Very enjoyable. (2772 views) | | | Tasted by Villon on 10/15/2016 & rated 94 points: Crémeux, aérien, floral, profond, frais. Merveilleux! (2430 views) | | | Tasted by Tim Heaton on 10/1/2016: A fine balance between approachability and structure, this is ready now, but I'd recommend opening well in advance as additional (mostly subtle) nuances just seemed to keep coming and coming. Not too lean, with a brisk coolness that keeps the savory aspect fresh and juicy. Good/moderate length and a little more flavor development than I was expecting. Better with food than on its own, I thought. Drink thru 2020.
Served non-blind. (1341 views) | | | Tasted by BuzzzzOff on 8/10/2016 & rated 93 points: 100% Pinot Noir. Only 150 cases produced annually. Powerful, full-bodied, fine bubbles, subtle feeling of oak, great red cherries, A to Z a winner and reasonably priced for such quality. This is a champagne you sip after your luvly Chards or other whites as it is a solid Pinot Noir. Not for the weak of heart champagne sippers... (1801 views) | | | Tasted by LW31 on 6/18/2016 & rated 91 points: Really lovely. Rather open knit, with very fine mousse, vinous style with apple, lemon notes . Just a touch of sweetness on finish. Not as structured as some of his other cuvees, or perhaps just the vintage showing itself. Drinking really rather well now but should hold in good spot for next few years. April 2014 disgorgement. (1806 views) | | | Tasted by Morrisson on 6/14/2016 & rated 90 points: Superbe vin toute en finesse. L'acidité est encore bien présente. Encore un peu de temps en cave pour gagner en rondeur? (1628 views) | | | Tasted by emzee.mc on 4/7/2016 & rated 94 points: Created by a winemaker that takes a Burgundian approach in his champagnes, this bottle is a beautiful single vineyard, pinot noir only champagne. It pours a full, deep golden color, much like that of the Krug Grand Cuvee with thick legs. On the nose, the champagne is clean and flinty with plenty of Granny Smith apples, graphite, smoke, toast, yeast, mint and eucalyptus. This bouquet is just so remarkably expansive, broad and masculine. Texture-wise, the wine has a supple structure and drinks like cascading velvet. Smoky on the attack and followed by sharp acidity, the palate then opens up with citrus, berries, mint and even nutmeg. Just the faintest of toast and smoke amongst the laser-like precision and razor-sharp acidity. The champagne then closes in a smoky, sharp and long finish. Wow. There is just so much hidden power in the bottle; and despite that, the wine still boasts much balance, precision and elegance. In fact, the fruit only comes in the end as a reminder that this is in fact a champagne. This definitely needs cellaring to let the power unravel and develop into tertiary notes. But for now, it is starting to drink well and the present state now surely shows the heights and potential the champagne can reach. (1601 views) | | | Tasted by drdebs on 2/12/2016 & rated 94 points: Just stunning. Toasty and warm looking, with a decided golden tinge to the wine. Fine bead. Lovely balance between the nutty, citrus, and bread dough aromas and flavors. Reminded me a bit of Cristal in the flavor profiles, but with a shorter finish--and at only a fraction of the price. . (1648 views) | | | Tasted by JOsgood on 12/30/2015: Very good Champagne. The nose was a bit odd but the palate was wonderful. Light and elegant in style. Vibrant and bright. (1648 views) | | | Tasted by jonanator on 12/24/2015 & rated 93 points: After this bottle, I must say that Cedric Bouchard is one of my favourite winemakers/producers. This is such a well made wine. Unbelievable nose here. This definitely wow'd the senses. As a poster said below, "clean, yet rich". Boom. I love this. (1374 views) | | | Tasted by CamWheeler on 9/14/2015 & rated 92 points: Grower Champagne Trade Showcase: Floral, strawberry, smoke and orange. Sings on the palate, very good acidity and depth of fruit. Long and really well balanced. Cracking wine. (1593 views) | | | Tasted by wine65 on 4/30/2015 & rated 92 points: Drank over a 3 day period. Expressive floral, bread dough on the nose. Rich fruit, cherries in particular come to mind, a little herb, stone and berries mixed in. Nice mouth feel with a fine mousse that keeps the wine lively without distracting from the flavors. Nice structure. Drinking well now, but certainly has all the elements for plenty of enjoyment in the years to come. (2091 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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| Roses de Jeanne / Cédric Bouchard Producer website
Domaine Cedric Bouchard
Cedric Bouchard is an enthusiastic and talented young grower who established his own Champagne House, Roses de Jeanne in 2000. At the time he started out as the smaller owner to produce his own label, with a total 1.09ha under vines. He has since emerged as one of the most promising, small Champagne producers, based in Aube.
Centred on the Medieval city of Troyes, and well on the way to Burgundy, the Aube is a completely autonomous area, its Champagnes shaped by the distinctive clay limestone soils and , of course by the warmer microclimate. This is Pinot Noir country, and in the enigmatic and almost Byronic Cédric Bouchard it may well have found its champion. Youthful ideals have prompted Cédric to eschew the methodology of his family and to set out on his own, practising a viticulture which is in essence (although not formally certified) bio-dynamic.
There are two ranges; the Inflorescence wines are made from vineyards owned by Bouchard's father, while the Roses de Jeanne wines are made from vineyards Bouchard owns himself. In 2012, however, Bouchard assumed full control of his father's vineyard and retired the Inflorescence brand. When those wines come to market next year or the following year, all of the wines will be sold under the Roses de Jeanne label.
The cuvées include: Two Blancs de Noirs Brut (100% Pinot Noir): Les Ursules and Prelle from a densely planted, very low-yield single Pinot parcels and Inflorescence (from several small parcels of Pinot Noir), a Rosé de Saignée, Le Creux d'Enfer (100% Pinot Noir), La Bolorée (100% Pinot Blanc) and La Haute-Lemblée, Blanc de Blancs (100% Chardonnay).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.Cote de Bechalin 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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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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