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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.3 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 18 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by sung251 on 12/24/2021 & rated 89 points: Was really looking forward to this wine but it really fell short of expectations. Lots of earthy ground coffee note on the nose. On the palette you get a lot of heavy tertiary notes and brett coupled with formidable acidity in the backend but the mid palette rings hollow with very little to no fruit in the whole experience. Some ppl say that 1998 burgundies are coming around but cant say this particular bottle supports that hypothesis. (852 views) | | | Tasted by RayOB on 1/27/2021 & rated 93 points: Drank in London
Beautiful mature nose and palate but lots of life left. Glorious (1221 views) | | | Tasted by Derek Darth Taster on 9/26/2020 & rated 95 points: FWSG tasting. Tasted blind. Drank in Grassl Cru.
Appearance is clear, pale intensity with wide garnet rim. Legs.
Nose is clean, medium+ intensity, with aromas of tertiary earth, moist damp mossy forest floor, dark florals, dark red plums, sour red cherries, hint of mushroom. Developed.
On the palate, dry, high acidity, medium alcohol (13.5%), structured medium+ tannins. medium+ body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of leather, savoury mushroom, moist forest floor, dark earth, sour red cherries, dark plums. Long finish.
Very very good quality. Complex tertiary with strong fruit. At peak.
Jesus! Drink and enjoy. (1432 views) | | | Tasted by JOsgood on 9/29/2016: This is definitely secondary now. Nose is fantastic - with those classic scents of a properly aged red Burgundy. The palate is light and elegant. Very nice stuff. (3852 views) | | | Tasted by ashegedyn on 12/21/2015: Great nose of light wild forest strawberries, sous bois. On taste a nice delicate wild strawberry and cherry component, with nice bright acidity and fine light tannins. Quite expressive and delicate. A gorgeous bottle. (3926 views) | | | Tasted by emzee.mc on 8/8/2015 & rated 90 points: First one of the night, and quite an interesting one as the back label says the wine "slips down the throat as easily as the infant Jesus in velvet trousers". Hilarious description indeed. Jokes aside, the wine is popped and let aired for 30 minutes before drinking. It pours a cherry red color with somewhat long legs. The nose is quite floral here with a good concentration. The core is dominated by smoked meats, red fruits in particular strawberries, and burnished leather. On the palate, the wine has some bite to it thanks to the tannins. The wine has tastes of cranberries, strawberries, cigar smoke, and some earthiness to it. Towards the end, the wine turns slightly sweet before yielding moderate acidity. An astringent but complex finish. Quite good, but definitely not what I imagine "velvety trousers" to be. (3799 views) | | | Tasted by Loren Sonkin on 12/18/2014 & rated 89 points: Baby Jesus (Bouchard), Yquem, Madeira, Rhys, RM (John V.'s): Ruby in color. The nose has cherries and cranberries with some spice. Soft texture. Complex layering. This showed some age but also some freshness at 16 years old. A bit drying on the finish though. (4826 views) | | | Tasted by redwhiteandrich on 4/3/2013 & rated 90 points: Easter Burgundy! Barnyard and cherries on the nose. Finish is slightly astringent but complex layered pinot noir. Tons of earth and morello cherries. (5159 views) | | | Tasted by BurgAndy on 2/11/2013: Amazing showing for this wine. The nose is truly kaleidoscopic -- flowers, perfume, fennel, dark cherry, musk, saddle, pixie stick, rocks, curry. Every time you back to the well it's something else. On the palate -- dark red berry, some grape stem, licorice, raspberry preserves. Finishes just a bit dry, but just a subtle distraction. Threw no sediment. This is entering a real nice phase right now. I'd be inclined to let the rest of my bottles go another 5-10 years and see what happens. I see why this is served after the Grand Crus. (3594 views) | | | Tasted by Poisey on 11/24/2012 & rated 94 points: What funk on the nose here. Barnyardy like hey and horsehair with a floral wind blowing in your face. So interesting. Complex long and fresh this still has gas in the tank. Drinking this now will not disapoint. Absolutely lovely with lots of power. This gets better and better as it airs out in the glass. Drink Now - 2017. (3209 views) | | | Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 12/15/2011 & rated 88 points: Bricking medium dark ruby color; brett, forest floor, earthy, tart cherry nose; maturing, tart red fruit, mineral, cranberry palate with a sense of hollowness in the middle; medium finish (1293 views) | | | Tasted by BurgAndy on 9/2/2011 & rated 88 points: Good color, great nose, Beaune Greves in character. A bit lean with drying tannins. Has the typicity of baby Jesus. Over time, rounded out and the dryness began to dissipate. Curious to see how other bottles fare. Drink now. (3773 views) | | | Tasted by decaturwinedude on 11/6/2010 & rated 89 points: Opens with a nose that reeks intensely of funk. Dirty. I left it for 15 minutes, came back to a sweeter, less intense funk-ness. Palate shows sweet black cherry and a hint of drying extract on the back side. Rather smooth and unobtrusive. Good. Lacks depth for any fireworks, but good. (2736 views) | | | Tasted by Keith Levenberg on 10/19/2005 & rated 90 points: Bouchard Père et Fils Tasting with Luc Bouchard (Burgundy Wine Company): Fascinating aromas of walnuts, herbs, antique oiled wood. Comes across supple and feminine on the palate but still shows plenty of structure. (4577 views) |
| By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Jan/Feb 2007, Issue #7, The Beauty of Beaune- Part Two
(Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune “Grèves” l’Énfant Jésus) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, March/April 2001, IWC Issue #95
(Bouchard Pere et Fils Beaune Greves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (12/15/2011)
(Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Grèves Vigne de L'Enfant Jesus) Bricking medium dark ruby color; brett, forest floor, earthy, tart cherry nose; maturing, tart red fruit, mineral, cranberry palate with a sense of hollowness in the middle; medium finish 88 points | By Bill Nanson
Burgundy-Report (7/1/2006)
(Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune Grèves Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus) Deep ruby-coloured. High tones over a glossy base, plus some meaty and faintly herbal notes - great at the start, interesting but not great at the end. Depth, freshness and density, plenty of tannin, but only faintly astringent. Very nice fruit and length, needs at least another 3 or 4 years. | By Bill Nanson
Burgundy-Report (4/1/2006)
(Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune Grèves Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus) Deep ruby-coloured. High tones over a glossy base, plus some meaty and faintly herbal notes - great at the start, interesting but not great at the end. Depth, freshness and density, plenty of tannin, but only faintly astringent. Very nice fruit and length, needs at least another 3 or 4 years. | By Bill Nanson
Burgundy-Report (3/1/2006)
(Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune Grèves Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus) Corked! For what it's worth, no drying tannins in this 98. |
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U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)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.Vigne de L'Enfant Jesus On weinlagen-infoGrèveshttp://www.burgundy-report.com/summer-2010/beaune-village-profile/
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.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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