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 Vintage1999 Label 1 of 13 
TypeRed
ProducerDomaine du Château de Chorey (Germain) (web)
VarietyPinot Noir
Designationn/a
VineyardTeurons
CountryFrance
RegionBurgundy
SubRegionCôte de Beaune
AppellationBeaune 1er Cru

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2011 and 2020 (based on 5 user opinions)
Wine Market Journal quarterly auction price: See Domaine du Chateau de Chorey (Germain) Beaune Les Teurons on the Wine Market Journal.

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 91.4 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 14 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by pclin on 7/31/2023 & rated 93 points: PnP. ABV 13%. €33.40 before shipping and tax charges. Still fairly dark in color, not a lot of development yet. Clean nose, elegant and floral. Palate is a bit more advanced, tannins are partially resolved, firm mid-palate. Very good concentration and depth for a 1er Cru. Spicy and long finish. Drinking now with impressive structure for further evolvement. Probably slightly behind the wonderful ‘09 vintage. A phenomenal QPR wine at the price point, sadly this producer is no longer in existence, ‘09 was the last vintage. (520 views)
 Tasted by melvinyeowq on 5/15/2023 & rated 93 points: Superb white Burgundies: Brought this as an extra, slow-oxed for five hours. Most guessed Chambolle because of the superb floral nose that had just the right amount of lift and VA. Palate had pretty, if a little rustic fruit. A 1999 at its peak now. My first time trying this maker and he definitely had the magic touch. (1042 views)
 Tasted by gravelld on 12/31/2020: Probably a little old. Not much fruit left but some interesting secondary characteristics, particularly bacon. Great balance. (578 views)
 Tasted by dbkitc on 8/16/2016 & rated 88 points: Very dense, cranberry color. Not opaque but certainly cloudy. The nose is bursting with bright cherry fruit. A hearty burgundy that is deep and full. Lacks elegance but has great fruit and spice on the palate. Works well if paired with the right food. Could sit a few more years to reach peak. (88) (1570 views)
 Tasted by Frijole on 10/25/2015: maroon brownish plum red, medium clarity, brickish hue
Nose: cranberry, clove, leather, cigar, sandalwood, allspice, black pepper, orange peel, smoke, oak
Pal: cranberry, clove, leather, cigar, black pepper, cola, orange peel, sandalwood, allspice, smoke, tannins, oak
Feel: medium, tannic
Finish: medium
TC8
(needs to blow off tannins) (1655 views)
 Tasted by Frank Murray III on 2/20/2015 flawed bottle: Corked. Crap! (2121 views)
 Tasted by dbkitc on 10/28/2013 & rated 88 points: Still deep ruby color. Deep fruited Pinot nose with a bit of coffee and cough syrup. Certainly integrated in the mouth, but leaves the impression of being rough and still a bit untamed. Doesn't have a ton of extract, but I think I will opt to keep other bottles for another 5 years to see what happens. It's a bit of a gamble but I want more from this wine. Does begin to show some earthy nuances after 90 minutes of air – needs time. (88+?) (2353 views)
 Tasted by BurgAndy on 12/16/2012: Another great '99. Dark purple. Sweet, youthful, restrained black fruit nose. Earth and fruit on the palate, with flavors of blackberry, tar, tree bark, and tobacco. Good acid. Tannins are just a touch dry, but now I am nitpicking. Really great stuff. Second of two bottles consumed over past two months -- this one showed more fruit and elegance. Not sure that I would have guessed Beaune blind -- this is pretty big and vibrant -- could have passed for Nuits. I'll drink my remaining bottles over the next year or two before the fruit fades. This more than held its own along side the '99 Humbert Charmes. (2359 views)
 Tasted by Brady D on 9/23/2011: An earthy nose with dark fruit, not terribly giving. Tannic, young and hard on the palate. Interesting wine and worth trying, but it really needs five more years or more to be pleasant. Good potential. (2303 views)
 Tasted by johnnyo on 12/1/2008 & rated 94 points: Excellent wine, drinking perfectly now. Perfectly balanced red fruit, leather, tobacco and soft tannins. (1982 views)

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By Allen Meadows
Burghound, 2nd Quarter, 2001, Issue #2
(Jacques Germain Beaune Les Teurons 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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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.

Teurons

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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.com

Burgundy

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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