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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.8 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 43 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Cmainardi on 3/15/2020 & rated 91 points: With friends out to dinner. This is really drinking well now. It may hold for a while. (1595 views) | | | Tasted by Cmainardi on 3/21/2019 & rated 91 points: Similar to previous notes but more evolved. Tannic bit less, red fruits dominant. Delicious and at peak (1732 views) | | | Tasted by judgepalmer on 12/29/2016 & rated 88 points: Subtle, light and fruity. Where am I, Carneros? But wonderfully elegant and great paired with this coq au vin. (2090 views) | | | Tasted by Tannic Monster on 8/21/2016 & rated 92 points: Elegant nose with lavender, stewed black cherries, and pumpkin spices. There is a silky mouth feel with mellowed acidity and Just enough tannins to grip the palate releasing ripe cherries, lime stone, strawberry, and pie crust, with a medium finish. (3191 views) | | | Tasted by allenn1999 on 5/3/2016 & rated 93 points: Nice developed. No formal notes but I liked the fullness and complexity (3521 views) | | | Tasted by Eyl2000 on 3/11/2016 & rated 90 points: Expected a bit more but a very good effort. Opened up over the course of an hour. A bit thin at first but better and better. Not sure QPR is there. (2634 views) | | | Tasted by stevenjstein on 11/2/2015 & rated 92 points: Great fruit, tart acid, herbs, Burg earthiness (2779 views) | | | Tasted by Cmainardi on 10/6/2015 & rated 91 points: Opened and poured into a glass for 1 hour before drinking. Good nose of red fruits. Still with a bit of a tannic bite. Clearly has filled out in the mid palate. With pork tenderloin. Very good. May get better but seems at or near peak. (2565 views) | | | Tasted by PSUSteve on 9/24/2015 & rated 91 points: Pop and pour. Over the last four years, this has filled out and gained more depth. Palate is all black fruit with plum dominating. (1587 views) | | | Tasted by ctjared on 7/14/2015: incredible nose of mushroom and earth - maybe even some ash tray. deep and rich. this continues to evolve and improve. really good. !! (1501 views) | | | Tasted by nschmidt on 5/21/2015 & rated 90 points: Nice enough pinot with full fruit flavors and little tannin dryness. A loved it, while I liked it. (1472 views) | | | Tasted by ctjared on 4/24/2015: Drinking so well. Leather and rose petals, dark fruit, silky tannins. (1229 views) | | | Tasted by ctjared on 7/29/2014: Drinking very well. Consistent with recent notes (1926 views) | | | Tasted by ctjared on 6/22/2014: This evolved and has become amazing. It's not thin and closed anymore. Much darker and fruitier. (1872 views) | | | Tasted by wineismylife on 11/15/2013 & rated 91 points: WIML91
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of berries, cherries and a hint of leather. Flavors of berries, raspberries and cherries. Bright acidity, medium to firm tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink now with some air or continue to hold. (2776 views) | | | Tasted by cawineaux on 11/2/2013 & rated 88 points: Open for 2 hours. Never really opened up. Not flawed, but certainly not the wine I remember. (2300 views) | | | Tasted by ctjared on 8/16/2013: Nice, but not as food as I remember. Hopefully bottle variation. (2432 views) | | | Tasted by hackey37 on 4/25/2013 & rated 92 points: The color is clear garnet, translucent, and somewhat brilliant but well colored. The smells jumped from the bottle on the pour. The smells are tarry, rose, cherry, red licorice, vanilla, and spices. The tastes are cherry, vanilla, spice, tea, raspberry, earth, and olive. The finish is nice and juicy and the tannins are satin textured. (2119 views) | | | Tasted by ctjared on 11/7/2012: Seems deeper and darker and silkier then before. (2563 views) | | | Tasted by jcurl on 10/31/2012 & rated 88 points: I found this too lean. Seemed ok on the nose but too tight on the pallet. Not much finish. (2388 views) | | | Tasted by stevenjstein on 9/14/2012 & rated 91 points: Good, lean, cherry fruit and very prominent funky forrest floor flavors. Also has great acidity and some sort of orange citrus undertones. (2057 views) | | | Tasted by mmurry on 4/21/2012 & rated 91 points: Wine, the antidote to jackasses (The Bridge of death): Cherry and forest floor on the nose, with with spice and dirt at the end. Juicy on the palate, with lots of cherry and earth, and good spicy finish. (2616 views) | | | Tasted by nschmidt on 4/9/2012 & rated 92 points: Very smooth and tasty. (2272 views) | | | Tasted by Anthony Lombardi on 12/14/2011: Darker ruby red. This was aerated over the evening in glasses. The nose was pretty stubborn for a short time, but eventually opened to show spiced red fruit and some orange zest. Medium bodied, this opened up in a more ethereal sense than one in which it gained weight. The first sips were pure fruit with some oak/spice accents, over the evening some darker more brooding elements as well as some savory elements added complexity. The acid is the backbone here and this has a long life ahead, as this is very bright and tart, and on the whole, still quite reserved. Tannins are present, but not intrusive. The finish is a bit brooding. (2559 views) | | | Tasted by PSUSteve on 10/22/2011 & rated 89 points: At charity event so I don't know how long it was open. Black fruit in a very smooth and balanced package. No spice. (2501 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Info re this producerPinot 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 Beaune
Côte de Beaune (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne)
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