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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93.7 pts. and median of 94 pts. in 51 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by asparagus on 5/8/2024 & rated 96 points: Wow. This champagne blew everyone's socks off... It had everything. Depth, vinousity, minerality, length, precision. A wow champagne by a wine maker. (533 views) | | | Tasted by wineton.mee on 4/19/2024 & rated 95 points: Superb Bechalin and showing more ready than the 2014 I had last year. Red apples, mirabelle plum, mandarin orange, lemon tart, lovely brioche and finishes strong. Cedric Bouchard’s Blanc de Noirs are up there amongst my favourite champagnes out there. (645 views) | | | Tasted by melvinyeowq on 3/9/2024 & rated 92 points: Hawker night at Caroline's: Brought for a friend. Clean, precise red apple fruit, but a little strict and austere at the moment. Very tightly-wound so would recommend a decant or leaving it for a few more years. (971 views) | | | Tasted by astroman on 3/9/2024 & rated 94 points: Hawker Food Night: Disgorged April 2020, vinous, fine bubbles, spice, red fruits. (880 views) | | | Tasted by Jd6725 on 12/9/2023 & rated 95 points: The most perfectly clean expression of pinot noir that I have ever tasted in a Champagne. It showed through. Almost too much for my liking. Some time may add some complexity to this wine, but don't hesitate to drink up if you love the purity of fruit. (1126 views) | | | Tasted by oenanthe on 11/29/2023 & rated 93 points: Nick's Burgundy evening at 64 Goodge Street: Lovely nose, very Champagne, lots of warm bread and toast vibes. It did not look especially bubbly in the glass yet on the palate this fizzes with incredibly intensity. Takes your breath away! Baked apples, ripe and crisp red apple skin like that first bite, flowers and grass, and then with time in glass a grapey aroma and taste comes to the fore and the fizz has reduced. Really rather exciting stuff, a treat to try. I think this was a 2020 disgorgement. (1487 views) | | | Tasted by Vinumming & Ahhing on 11/29/2023 & rated 91 points: Nick A's 64 Goodge Street Burgundy Dinner (64 Goodge Street, London): A tad surly on pouring soon there's a charming lime pith and torn croissant character to the nose. Palate is intense and fresh with some hints of raspberry leaf, really nice drop, whilst fully dry the palate is tad sweeter than the nose suggests it will be. (1373 views) | | | Tasted by csimm on 11/15/2023 & rated 96 points: This shows incredibly young and chiseled, but it does so in a pulsating and sparkly fashion, which adds to the allure and complexity of its overall performance. Prickly pear, lemon juice and pith, yellow unripe pear, yellow apple, white flowers, honeydew rind, and chalk. I would’ve initially considered this as a BdB given its higher register profile. So much budding complexity here. Hold for at least another 5++ years ideally. 95-96+ points. (2113 views) | | | Tasted by WineBurrowingWombat on 11/11/2023 & rated 96 points: Duck, duck, abortion!; 11/11/2023-11/17/2023: Scent of aromatic white berries with the gentle ripeness of yellow berries. There are also clean straw notes with a gust of fresh air. A field of drying, tall straw on sun baked earth.
Hay and bitter stones on the palate, with light and airy fruits. So fresh, almost young. Light earth on the front and mid palate and awesome effervescence. There is this blend of something like fresh, crisp red apples with tons of white flowers, and a satisfying dusty earthiness.
This kinda makes me wonder how it was younger, not older. This can still go many years but I am curious how much fresher this would have been if tasted a few years earlier. Loved the swiftness this provided. (1677 views) | | | Tasted by B Paul on 10/14/2023: Ripe, creamy fruit with great underlying acidity to keep it all fresh. Very good. (1164 views) | | | Tasted by adnorthup on 9/23/2023: what a crazy good bottle. Such purity of super ripe fruit, hits the Bouchard, and even more so Bechalin signature with a hammer. (1334 views) | | | Tasted by MAXIMUM SATISFACTION on 9/16/2023 & rated 96 points: Great stuff and a perfect balance between grower and big house. Ripe stone fruit, cranberry, mineral, white flower and baked bread. More bubbly than I expected for the producer but in a good way. No rush here as this is a baby with load of acidity. (1338 views) | | | Tasted by Aravind Asok on 8/19/2023: Pop and pour. Disg 04/2020. Lovely rich BdN. Cranberry, baked apple, richness, but restrained. Soft mousse, which disappeared very quickly. Fantastic acidity, and more baked apple and soft cranberry. Good density and a beautiful long finish. Excellent. Runner up champagne-wise? (1312 views) | | | Tasted by Diane (LI) on 8/18/2023: The aroma of fresh baked pastry. There is baked apple on the deep and rich palate. A joy from beginning to end. (1327 views) | | | Tasted by Claret & CdP Gang on 5/16/2023: Lovely mouthfeel, rich, umami like, the Pinot blend really shining through giving it character, depth & interest, absolutely delicious & v singular (1646 views) | | | Tasted by Hanibal on 11/19/2022 & rated 92 points: Delicious champagne. Very complex and long, bubbles are still quite strong. Entering a good drinking window. (2370 views) | | | Tasted by hprphf on 10/21/2022 & rated 94 points: Disgorged 04/2020. Yeasty and somewhat dark/quiet, beer-like yet with ample fruit. Interesting combination, should be left to age. 93
Two days later, more concrete and subtle as the hollow spaces are filled with a lot of volume. Sublime bubbles with impactful energy. Citrus if yeasty white fruit lightly creamy without any heaviness, just lifted. Very delicious indeed. 94 (2120 views) | | | Tasted by Wine Canuck on 7/2/2022 & rated 93 points: An Epic Summer Wine Weekend; 7/1/2022-7/3/2022 (Muskoka, Ontario, Canada): Pours light straw in the glass with notably little effervescence. The nose is very refined and mindful of white burgundy showing cold cream, say spray, flint, white flowers, mint, river stones, vanilla wafer, and a light touch of caramel. The palate is lovely, rich and round showing a vague cherry texture. While I understand there is no dosage or oak on these wines the textural richness is outstanding on this wine, with a finish that lingers very impressively. Really enjoying this! (2992 views) | | | Tasted by adnorthup on 6/16/2022: first bottle
Since February. Always absolutely love that first sip of any Bouchard champagne. The rush of perfectly ripe fruit, that deep apple flavor, leading to a perfect and balanced finish. This needs 30 minutes of air to open up at least, but once it does it’s still hitting on all cylinders. (2425 views) | | | Tasted by acheng on 5/29/2022 & rated 91 points: Very nice. Some tropical notes too. (2098 views) | | | Tasted by adnorthup on 2/26/2022: pop and pour the acid is a little strong on the front of the tongue, but it quickly moves to that classic Bouchard/Bechalin super ripe orchard fruit note that carries on for ages. Perfect balance of fruit and richness. 30 minutes in the initial acid pop has calmed down and settled into the usual complementary role it plays. The 2013 still seems to be very approachable and open. (2293 views) | | | Tasted by JohnnyBark on 2/20/2022: This was a over flowing fizz-beast out of the bottle. Based on what was left, this bottle is better than an Astronaut Pen, writing a Larry David script in Del Boca Vista. Yumm. (2171 views) | | | Tasted by Dave Canada on 1/28/2022 & rated 94 points: These are so awesome. Don't overchill and put in a big glass and just let the purity and finesse wash over you. White Burgundy in champagne. (2378 views) | | | Tasted by MissFlom on 10/11/2021: V12 (2603 views) | | | Tasted by adnorthup on 9/27/2021: I’ve had a lot of these already, and they consistently throw a note at me I can’t describe, where it tastes of sweet ripe apple with slight a sour-ness (but more sourdough bread than acid) attached. I really enjoy it but can’t describe it well. Either way this continued the string of wonderful bottles. (2571 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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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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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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