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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.8 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 11 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Philippe_C on 5/3/2024 & rated 92 points: Very evolved nose, brown sugar, loads of leather, sous-bois mushrooms... Took 30 min to open up in the glass with beautifull aromas of sandalwood, cigar box, roasted meat, loads of leather and completely integrated tannin... Very nice wine at 54 years of age!! (54 views) | | | Tasted by rc@ughey on 4/13/2022 & rated 93 points: Plenty alive with prefect provenance from Bern's frigid cellar, this was really quite lovely. Deep but delicate, with red fruits, dried flowers, and herbs with a dash of acidity. Certainly at peak or perhaps a touch past it, but not even remotely tired. This was really charming and surprised to the upside. (872 views) | | | Tasted by tinybubbles on 11/17/2016 & rated 88 points: Good soil tones, with limited remaining fruit and acid. Took on a brownish character after 45 minutes but enjoyable up until that point. Drink now. 88- (2454 views) | | | Tasted by steinersing on 5/1/2012 & rated 86 points: Amazing line-up, one-word impressions only: Seemed well beyond its best times (5541 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 4/4/2011 flawed bottle: 1970 DRC Horizontal...and Friends (Inovasi - Lake Bluff IL): Just plain bad. (5700 views) | | | Tasted by Dubie on 2/20/2010 & rated 97 points: I was with fourdan. One of the three beat burgundies I have tasted. It had developed all the lovely tertiary aromas of black pepper and spice one only finds in old burgundies (4311 views) | | | Tasted by Rupert on 12/8/2009 & rated 87 points: DRC Romanée St. Vivant vertical 1969-2006 (Institute of Directors, London): Brown, some smooth sweet fruit, some grippy tannins, drinkable, but unexciting (6225 views) | | | Tasted by fourdan on 10/24/2009 & rated 95 points: Robuchon Macau - An amazing old Burgundy, the nose is just out of this world, seriously nothing can compare to an old bottle of good RSV (2893 views) | | | Tasted by MatthewF on 6/27/2009: Garnet/Orange color. Aromas of sweet spice, soy, tea, and dark red fruits on the nose. Palate was very pleasing with ripe fruits, mostly cranberry and cherry, with great spice on the backend. Showing a good bit of acidity, but in a good way. Nice lasting finish. (1728 views) | | | Tasted by jrufusj on 3/3/2006: Some older Burgs (La Fève): In the glass this has really gone over to an orange color, but it is an encouragingly deep orange. The nose shows as attractively ripe with strong and fully mature mushroom and raisin notes plus a little brie. Time brings out flowers and the decadent sweet smells of summer. The palate is soft in a pleasantly mature way with fully evolved berry fruit. Actually a bit of brightness shows up on the finish after the wine spends a little time in the glass. With even more time, some of that brightness shows up in the front of the mouth as a more youthful shot of raspberry. What really set this apart, though, are the great flowers and summer part of the nose and a dose of spice that builds and builds in the finish. After an hour, this is actually starting to dry out in the mid-palate but the floral/spice elements are still growing. Obviously not a blockbuster, but a damn pleasurable wine from an “off” vintage that is discernibly and delightfully RSV. (2932 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 11/20/2005 & rated 88 points: Fill was 6 cm. Light color, more brown than red. Fruit still present on nose and palate, but it's very pale. Much better spice - clove and allspice come through clearly. Some raspberry flavor, but mostly forest floor. Still showing lively acidity, which helps provide some good texture and moderate length. Better than expected. (1190 views) |
| 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
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