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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.5 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 23 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by GrapeScott on 11/22/2020 & rated 91 points: This was, to my surprise, outperformed by an '07 Remoissenet Beaune Marconnets. Better vintage, better producer, arguably better vineyard, but lesser wine on this night. This has a pretty dark ruby color, somewhat subdued nose of flowers, spice, cherries and a bit of crushed rock. Has a very lovely crystalline fruit profile, which starts on the red fruit spectrum (sour cherry, cranberry, raspberry) and finishes on the black fruit end (black cherry, pomegranate). Juicy, floral and laced with minerals, but seems to be holding back a bit. I suspect this will be the better wine than the Remoissenet in time, but it is a bit reserved at this moment (even on day 2), while the Remoissenet is open for business. Hold at least another 5 years or decant a few hours. (831 views) | | | Tasted by corktaint on 7/18/2020 & rated 92 points: Popped and poured. At first this was quite austere but opened up quickly. Black fruit, sandalwood, and menthol on the nose. Perfectly balanced with plenty of body and a long finish. This is drinking well now but has no signs of deteriorating. Wish I would have bought more! (854 views) | | | Tasted by welltempered88 on 5/9/2020 & rated 96 points: Deep color. Sweet, spicy bouquet - plum sauce. The palate is bristling with spicy plum fruit, balanced by lively acidity. Medium/full bodied. Lovely texture & searing long finish. Very pure & certainly not the slightest hint of any fault in this bottle. Superb & very memorable. (837 views) | | | Tasted by collin on 5/2/2020: No notes, but perfect with Helen Rosner's roast chicken on cabbage (I've become a broken record in quarantine) (921 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 2/2/2019: Dull red. Excitingly gamy nose which clearly has some brett, but this is more of a "secret sauce" which adds to the interest rather than killer horsiness. Medium weight, quite sappy, strong black cherry fruit, and a fine layer of earth. Rustic, robust Beaune with amazingly fresh fruit. Not a wine of refinement but true Burgundy with character. As I look back on my notes over 10 years, it is easy to see that this wine has provided a wild ride, but a mostly very enjoyable one. Don't expect squeaky clean perfection, though. (1481 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 11/4/2018: Healthy ruby. A nasty, sharp, chemical element right in the middle of the aroma and palate threatened the bottle; eventually this faded but did not entirely disappear. Otherwise, medium weight, excellent earthy dark red and blue fruit, fine acidity, and some residual tannin. Looking back, I've had variable luck with this. Based on this bottle, I'd say that if sound, it still has enough to make it an interesting mid to lower tier red Burgundy. (899 views) | | | Tasted by DaleW on 11/27/2017: Black cherry, sandalwood spice, a little meaty note, a touch of mocha. Medium to full bodied, good length, fresh but drinking well. B+/A- (763 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 2/7/2017 flawed bottle: Dull red. Off-putting brett on the nose. Medium weight, some sap. Nice black cherry fruit and soil, but the palate is also tainted to the point of unpleasant funkiness. Still drinkable but not very enjoyable. (1313 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 1/13/2016: Even ruby. Forward ripe black cherry and some oak char, then settles down to show more pine and green. Medium to full, fairly foursquare due to at best average acidity but very strong dark red fruit. At a good place now, and I can't see much upside potential from here. In my recollection, not as good as the Cras. (1517 views) | | | Tasted by winequant on 8/23/2014 & rated 91 points: The best way to describe this wine is "lovely". Bright, crisp, with a hint of florals and earth. (1817 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 3/13/2014: Medium to light ruby. Forward aromas of red fruits and flowers. Juicy, pure raspberry on the front end without excessive sweetness or fat, medium body, lively acidity and an excellent sense of stone bringing up the rear. A bit of cool menthol also creeps in. This is drinking beautifully now, and you could hardly ask more of a Beaune Premier Cru. (1984 views) | | | Tasted by toddjerry on 11/20/2013 & rated 92 points: Deep dark red color. Very primary, red fruit. Ripe for 2002, but still a nice backbone. Drinking well now, but youthful. Very enjoyable. (1907 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 9/20/2013: Medium depth without much fading. Strawberry and blueberry with some cinnamon. Medium weight, strong fruit and acidity, gentle soil finish. Excellent Beaune approaching its peak. (1729 views) | | | Tasted by Neecies on 3/3/2013 & rated 90 points: At Bill's Friday lunch. A big, youthful wine with some primary notes that generated a first guess of 'Pommard'. Full-bodied, ripe and enjoyable. (1848 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 9/1/2012: Ruby center, slight lightening. Exciting nose-crackling red fruits, char, caramel and herbs. Medium to light weight. The fruit is slightly more subdued than it seemed from the aromatics, but in toto, the wine is mature, earthy and complex, with good bolstering '02 acidity. Elegantly rendered Beaune. Very good but certainly no better than 3 years ago and probably slightly faded compared to then. I'd count this as a mild disappointment given the trajectory it appeared to be following at that time. (1803 views) | | | Tasted by gunpwdr on 6/9/2010 & rated 91 points: Nose: Dark fruits, licorice, tree sap/green stemmy action, a bit of heat. Palate: Black cherries, cherry cola, good acidity on the attack. Big, huge tannins along with a hint of licorice, bit of a scorched earth on the mid-palate. More black cherries/berries on the finish. Big, dark, and dense with plenty of structure to boot. (2331 views) | | | Tasted by DougLee on 4/5/2010 flawed bottle: Very puzzling wine. Dark, opaque purple - very atypical. Simple smells emerged from the glass, of dark fruit plus vanilla. Massive oak on the palate which frankly obscured everything else. After a lovely showing of the 2002 Chorey Cras, this was quite disappointing. (2077 views) | | | Tasted by br on 3/16/2010: needed two days to smooth out the oak. pretty big for a beaune, deep red fruits, still plenty of oak on the second day but it didn't take away from the wine. lots going on on the nose and still very young. medium long finish. (2028 views) | | | Tasted by 60ouvrees on 12/3/2009: Pleasant but surprisingly simple and one-dimensional. Expected a bit more from this (2011 views) | | | Tasted by MatthewF on 10/11/2009: Consistent with the bottle drank last week. Very pretty berry and spice. A great little wine; hope I can save the rest of these a few more years. (1972 views) | | | Tasted by MatthewF on 10/2/2009: Deep ruby color. Lots of crushed dark red raspberry on the nose with damp soil and smoke, Very expansive on the palate with ripe berry and plum and a good bit of spice. Lots of length. Absolutely delicious. (1967 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 5/23/2009: Youthful moderate ruby. Wonderfully evolving nose of secondary perfume, framboise, smoke, and soil tones. Medium weight with a sense of lightness, bright red fruits, and espresso accompanied by perfect acidity. This is a beauty for its appellation, drinking beautifully now and poised for a promising run by virtue of its balance. (2028 views) | | | Tasted by burningstarIV on 11/7/2007 & rated 85 points: 50+4+11+14+6=85 (2402 views) |
| 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)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)
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