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| Drinking window: Drink between 2015 and 2023 (based on 3 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.7 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 10 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by grossie on 4/5/2021: Over the hill. Fruit is old, it's astringent, not much joy. dumped it. Too bad, my fault for waiting too long. (452 views) | | | Tasted by aero on 10/22/2019 & rated 89 points: Mostly secondary notes at this stage, fruit is there but has become faint and simplistic. Not a complex bottle, but enjoyable. In decline, drink now (1047 views) | | | Tasted by grossie on 5/7/2019 & rated 90 points: Very enjoyable bottle. A little earthy with great herbals but good dark fruit. Acidity is balanced, mild tannin. Enjoyable now, I don't think it's getting better, but I don't think this bottle was over the hill either. (734 views) | | | Tasted by dimdic on 10/31/2014 & rated 88 points: Strong aroma of soil and earth. Rich minerals. Little fruitiness of raspberry strawberry. (2450 views) | | | Tasted by djarcara on 7/31/2013 & rated 89 points: Medium body. Mildly perfumed nose of violets and raspberry. Raspberry, cinnamon and some cassis flavor. Still very tannic and a bit out of balance. Would wait another 2-3 years. (3068 views) | | | Tasted by KeithAkers on 2/17/2009 & rated 91 points: nose: great depth and purity on the nose with red and black cherries, earth tones, brown spices, and dark florals. Take a bit to get going, but once it does, it really opens up into a wonderful beaune boquet
taste: very well balanced with medium/high acidity, but it doesn't interfere at all. Lovely tones of mineral rich earth, red and black cherries, with tasty tones of black spices. Great depth with a good purity of flavors too
overall: great complexity and depth at this young stage. A slight bit astringent on the finish, but that should rectify itself with time. A lovely beaune 1er that should age well and really show off the terroir with more age (3927 views) | | | Tasted by Claudio161 on 2/17/2009 & rated 89 points: House of Glunz - A Fine Tasting of Burgundy (Old Town, Chicago, IL. Near the Northwest corner of Wells and Division Streets): Nose: Killer nose. My initial reaction was "it's great!". Also a excellent balance of fruit and wood
Taste: Brief flash of tarragon; Slightly dry on the finish; Acidity was a little astringent for my liking.
Overall: Needs some more time on its side. A little concerned over the retail price of 64.80 - not sure the quality was there for the price. 89 Points. (4849 views) |
| By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (4/2/2009)
(Dom du Château de Chorey, Les Cras Premier Cru Beaune Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, 2nd Quarter, 2008, Issue #30
(Château de Chorey/ Domaine Jacques Germain Beaune Les Cras 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | The World of Fine Wine, March 2008, Issue #19
(Château de Chorey, Beaune Premier Cru Cras Vieilles Vignes (C)) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, March/April 2008, IWC Issue #137
(Domaine du Chateau de Chorey Beaune Les Cras) Subscribe to see review text. | By Julia Harding, MW
JancisRobinson.com (2/1/2008)
(Dom du Château de Chorey, Vieilles Vignes, Cras Premier Cru Beaune Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Nov/Dec 2007, Issue #12, The 2006 Burgundy Vintage
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| Domaine du Château de Chorey (Germain) Producer website
Benoit Germain was the winemaker at Chateau du Chorey in Beaune until his very sad and untimely passing in December 2010. His impeccably-made wines are fresh, aromatic and focused, and have a history of ageing very well.
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.Vieilles Vignes Old Vine/Vieilles Vignes (Wikipedia)Les Cras Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras Premier Cru
Two lieux dits to St-Veran. One in Prissé the other one near to it in Davayé
In VougeotFrance 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)
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