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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.7 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 16 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by jchan1 on 8/23/2021 & rated 94 points: Drastic differences when served in Zalto vs unknown Pinot. Vibrant dark fruit aromatics in Zalto, unimaginative stem bomb in Pinot. Palate remained disintegrated either way. Great potential with further cellaring. (1930 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 3/5/2020 & rated 92 points: Zachys La Paulée "Warm-up" Dinner (Lafayette - New York NY): Late night small pour. Sweet spice with red and black cherry. Good+ balance, slightly less density than I typically expect from Dujac Bonnes Mares. (2939 views) | | | Tasted by dcwino on 8/19/2019 & rated 94 points: Expressive nose displaying dark ripe black fruit, blackberry, dark cherry, dark spices, licorice, rose, sap, grilled cep, a hint of cedar and earth. Excellent concentration, nicely layered sweet black fruit, silky and fluid, medium acidity, earthy mineral, a hint of fine tannins and a long sweet black fruit and cinnamon driven finish. Although enjoyable, it remains quite youthful and only showing a hint of sous bois. (2602 views) | | | Tasted by onboisduvin on 8/4/2019 & rated 94 points: Splendid! Incredible dry rose aroma hidden under berries and flowers. Layers of flavor accompanied by balanced acidity. Just ripe at the right drinking window! Drinking side by side with Leroy Nabantons 2011 and Py Charmes Chambertin 2007. Most delicate among them. (2022 views) | | | Tasted by MikeATL on 12/4/2018 & rated 93 points: White Truffle Extravaganza (Aria, Atlanta, GA): Dark cherry and spice, quite intense, it really needs more time but it pairs brilliantly with a delicate veal carpaccio with white truffles which tones down the Dujac and brings out more depth. (2627 views) | | | Tasted by ak101peter on 9/10/2018 & rated 90 points: Surprisingly good for the vintage. Decent for 30 mins. Good structure. Very deep on bouquet. Echo in Cavum. (1560 views) | | | Tasted by Paul S on 6/8/2018 & rated 93 points: Lunch at Spring Court (Spring Court, Singapore): Nice, but this was clearly a poorer showing from a bottle we had a few months back. The nose was deep and rather reserved here, with dark blue fruit, earth, mineral and a bit of Bonnes Mares spice. Really big and dense, but an impressive bouquet. The palate was huge - deep, dense and powerful, with dark cherry and spice wound around a deep core of clean acidity and gentle spice. Really pure and pristine in spite of its depth and girth - this was really impressive. It was all still quite tight and unyielding though; this was a monster of the wine that will take quite a few years to come around though. I would love to try this in a decade's time. It will be one of the longest lived 2006 wines fo sure. (953 views) | | | Tasted by Paul S on 4/2/2018 & rated 94 points: 2006 Burgundy Dinner (Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck, Paragon): Delicious stuff. Although I must say this really suffered from being placed next to a wonderful bottle of Roumier's 2006 Bonnes Mares: it would probably have taken more plaudits otherwise. It had a great nose, with just the lightest touch of toasty bramble and herb floating around a nice core of blueberry and earth aromas. The palate showed a light bite of velvety tannins and fresh acidity, lending the wine a very pure, almost delicate feel - quite unusually so a for a 2006 I thought, with a lovely elegance showing in its otherwise mouthfilling flavours of blueberries laced with a nice spiciness. Great finish too, with a light chew on the backpalate reminding us that this still has a long way to go before being fully resolved and ready for peak drinking. A very fine Bonnes Mares indeed, and one that should age very nicely over the next decade and beyond. (1051 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 6/28/2017 & rated 90 points: Cabotte. Deep ruby, quite rich. Much preferred relative elegance of 14 recently tasted. (2126 views) | | | Tasted by The Vines That Bind on 1/18/2017 & rated 92 points: Green, energetic, and very fruity nose. Bright raspberry, red cherry, and blueberry. Some stemmy florals present but not as aromatically expressive or as rustic as the 2002 Charmes Chambertin enjoyed side-by-side. Far bigger and brighter on the palate though. Muscular and endowed fruit while remaining texturally light. More energy than elegance at this point in time, but that balance will surely shift over ten+ years. (2514 views) | | | Tasted by CamWheeler on 6/3/2016 & rated 92 points: Decades of Decadence - x6s (Tetsuya's, Sydney, Australia): Blind. Picked as Bonnes Mares but not the producer. Meaty, violet, cherry, a light and bright green lift and when revealed the stalks suddenly make sense. Well balanced, there is good grip from the tannins and while the fruit is restrained, you can tell it has power and depth behind it. Should age easily over the next decade and beyond. (2882 views) | | | Tasted by clayfu on 6/9/2015: NEEDS SO MUCH TIME. Didn't shed tannis until day 3. Highly recommend not opening it unless you pop and pour. After about 2 hours it just shuts down (3441 views) | | | Tasted by FYC on 6/7/2015: Dark cherry and earth. Also a tannic wall. Also wait 15-20 years on this. (2584 views) | | | Tasted by Burgaddict on 11/21/2014 & rated 94 points: Leiden 2 days in Burgundy 2014; 11/20/2014-11/21/2014: A muscular typic Bonnes Mares. Decanted for 30 minutes. Black fruit nose, spicy, a bit restricted. Taste very concentrated, muscular, round tannins, red and black fruit. Kept on opening over the course of an hour, was magnificent during the last sips. (2721 views) |
| Domaine Dujac Producer website
In 1967, he seized the opportunity to purchase the Domaine Graillet and renamed it Domaine Dujac. Trying to blend what he admired in traditional winemaking with modern techniques, Jacques went on to refine a style of his own. Although the first vintage made at Dujac (1968) is the worst known in the last forty years, the following vintage more than made up for this difficult start (1969 remains one of the most superb vintages made at Dujac).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
Côte de Nuits on weinlagen.infoBonnes Mares Grand CruDescrittori: Ribes e violetta sono il marchio di fabbrica del Bonnes Mares |
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