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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.2 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 52 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by VinhoVerde on 3/16/2024 & rated 92 points: Medium dark red. Youthful cherry bouquet. A little monolithic in the mid-palate. Still a little young. For Volnay, a little mute. This needs more time, but excellent potential. (289 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 11/15/2023: Dull red. Wafting soft red fruit and soil. Medium to light weight. Naturally ripe, sweet red berry, well integrated acidity, some spice, and resolved tannins. Delicious and more ready than just about any 2005 Premier Cru I've tried. Excellent now and it should be for another 5+ years at least. (970 views) | | | Tasted by MLwine on 7/4/2023 & rated 92 points: Mature and well-balanced, with plenty of fruit still present. Seems like it is in a great spot right now. (855 views) | | | Tasted by JOsgood on 3/31/2023 & rated 91 points: Fully mature now. Nice nose and elegant on the palate. (1017 views) | | | Tasted by Leto South on 1/14/2023 & rated 91 points: Dark ruby red, paling edge. Medium+ bq w spices, flowers, cherries, dark plums, lingonberries. Very fine tannins, polished yet still grippy, nice acidity, dark fruits - very nice middle! Aftertaste not so long, some alcohol, spices. Wine is probably at its best now. (1078 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 5/21/2022 flawed bottle: Drinking Burgundy with Friends (House of Nanda - Chicago IL): Much more dirty than it should be. (2319 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 5/6/2022: Half bottle. Light ruby. Lots of pine resin on the first pour. Medium weight, astringent feel. Although the wood remained too prominent, some red fruit eventually perked up enough to make it more pleasant to drink. Fundamentally out of balance though. (1856 views) | | | Tasted by robferguson1 on 7/28/2021 & rated 93 points: Excellent, dark , fruity, long to go but drinking very well (1981 views) | | | Tasted by robferguson1 on 7/28/2021 & rated 92 points: Deep young but drinking well , lovely expression of cote de beaune. (1698 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 5/15/2021: Half bottle. Primary ruby color. Menthol, resin, and red fruit. Medium weight, light oak. Very good melange of red cherry and soil with excellent underlying acidity. Coming along nicely but nowhere near completely unfolded even from this small format bottle. (2174 views) | | | Tasted by Wine2372 on 5/3/2020 & rated 90 points: Fresh raspberry, dark cherry, and cranberry, with generous acidity and a short finish. Vibrant and youthful at 15 years. (2405 views) | | | Tasted by 87tellub on 10/26/2019: I suspect some level of oxidation, or really light cork taint, unfortanately, but not terrible enough to bin. So here's a tasting note FWIW.
Half glass tasting pour while I decant the rest. Medium dark ruby core, lighter garnet at the rim. Nose is lightly spiced with an iron streak running down the middle; it's meaty and savory. Initial impression of the palate is that there is not fruit leading and it's quite evolved. It is medium+ in weight. There is leather. Fruit there would be a mushy black plum. Some quite asserive tannins still lingering. The length is relatively good.
After 2 hours in the decanter it did become somewhat more primary and fresh than it was, but still an over-aged element. The delicacy and red fruit is more in place of the tertiery bluntness. Also it's less tannic for certain.
But, yeah, suspect not a tip top bottle. (2775 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 1/13/2019: Half bottle. Healthy ruby color. Reductive smells that took about 15 minutes to peel off; then ripe black cherry. Medium weight and not a reticent or particularly elegant Volnay. Assertive dark red fruit leavened by a bit of back end soil and solid acidity. Even from this smaller format, this was notably primary, fruity, and still pretty monochromatic at this point. I can't argue with the amount of stuffing, though. (3363 views) | | | Tasted by Hanibal on 10/14/2018 & rated 92 points: Moss, wet forest floor, mushroom. this wine has entered its second transition as primary fruit is fading slowly into secondary smells. Still a good tannic backbone but just in a great place in its evolution. Time to drink (3869 views) | | | Tasted by Cipivts on 10/5/2018 & rated 93 points: Medium ruby, a bit garnet hues, the nose opens in 1 h with great aromas of leather, flowers, minerals, red fruit. Integrated tannins, vivid acidity, tart cherry, minerals, mushrooms, forrest floor, impressive... so intense, but same time elegant. Amazing (2780 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 9/5/2018 flawed bottle: Corked. Oh well, I guess this isn't the night I get to find out if 2005 reds have begun to reveal themselves. (2860 views) | | | Tasted by Wine2372 on 9/1/2018 & rated 93 points: Very dark ruby with a restrained nose. Juicy palate of dried raspberries, dark cherry, and black pepper. Elegant and balanced, with a medium mouthfeel and a long finish. A lovely Volnay with attractive fruit, in the middle of an auspicious drinking window. (2069 views) | | | Tasted by SteveVermeer on 10/7/2017 & rated 93 points: A wonderful Burgundy that will last for years. We had with Veal chops with an apple sauce. It went seamlessly, this is what you hope for when you buy these bottles. Hold for 1-10 more years, you will not be disappointed. (2785 views) | | | Tasted by Herve on 6/20/2017 & rated 90 points: Much better than the previous bottle. At maturity, sweet and complex, secondary aromas and a good balance between freshness and evolution. A very classy demonstration of Volnay potential (3098 views) | | | Tasted by dcwino on 12/29/2016 & rated 94 points: Marks duckhouse – MV Krug, Bonneau CDP, Centenaire, Truchot, Pousse d'Or & etc.: Captivating nose displaying the first stage of youthful maturity, raspberry, strawberry, sous bois, caramel, truffle, a hint of Asian spice and earth. Beautifully integrated youthful palate, love the caramel, sous bois and truffle notes hitting simultaneously, perfect amount of acidity and mineral, and a long raspberry and sous bois driven finish. If tasted blind, I would have guessed as a Vosne. Drinking magnificently at the youthful peak. Excellent showing. I highly recommend based on this bottle. (3920 views) | | | Tasted by Diane (LI) on 4/30/2016: Delicious with primary fruit,but well balanced with acid and tannins, although the acidity stuck out when first opened. Air helped round it out. It went beautifully with the food at Stone Creek Inn. (3631 views) | | | Tasted by Francophile1 on 4/23/2016 & rated 95 points: I liked this wine so much back in March (see prior note) that I went back to order it off the list again. Consistent tasting notes from March. A great burgundy! (3827 views) | | | Tasted by Francophile1 on 3/19/2016 & rated 95 points: Hitting on all cylinders right now with an expressive nose full of wild strawberry, mushroom, mineral, and a lively finish of bitter chocolate, cinnamon spice, silky tannin. Ordered from the wine list for $134. What a deal!!! (3176 views) | | | Tasted by AtoZ on 3/10/2016: Polished and modern. Drinks nice now but group thought it had no future. (2672 views) | | | Tasted by peternelson on 12/6/2015 & rated 92 points: EWG 10 Years On Tasting at Conrad's: Ruby red, lovely red cherry notes, juicy blackberry, subtle pinot spice, tangy but great depth and youth still. Classic Volnay, and in really good shape. did not get obvious signs of oak in here. EWG 10 years on tasting. (3462 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| La Pousse d'Or Producer websitePinot 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.Les Caillerets In Volnay On weinlagen.info
In MeursualtFrance 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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