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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.7 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 16 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Mr. Slate on 1/22/2022 & rated 91 points: Drank alongside a 2010 François Gaunoux Pommard 1er Cru Les Épenots. Paired with Venison Bourguignon. The Gaunoux was the dinner party favorite but this wine was still delicious and paired well with the meal. Earthy terroir with nice fruit, spice, and some mineral and salinity. Balanced. (891 views) | | | Tasted by djarcara on 11/27/2020 & rated 90 points: Garnet brick color. Perfumed nose. Fading red fruit flavors with hints of black pepper and cinnamon. The acidity is still fairly pronounced, but the wine's fruit may not hold up for extended aging. Drink now and for the next 3-5 years. (1096 views) | | | Tasted by pommard1969 on 12/27/2019 & rated 92 points: last bottle of six. drank on an apero with friends, tour d‘horizon...went very quick...ready now, but also good the next 5 years. (1372 views) | | | Tasted by Deux Chevaux on 2/12/2019: Two years after the prior: this, our fourth bottle, was the best so far. Energetic forest floor. Just a bare hint of pleasant barnyard. Beautifully balanced and lively. Hint of saline. Highly enjoyable over three nights. We will try to hold off at least another two years before opening the last. (1585 views) | | | Tasted by AudunG on 1/12/2018 & rated 92 points: Delicate and pure PN aromas. Soft, elegant, intense and vigorous on the palate. Good acidity and structure. Will last for many years, I guess. (1981 views) | | | Tasted by Deux Chevaux on 2/27/2017: A year and a half after our last note, this wine is drinking beautifully. It's picking up tertiary character from continued confinement in bottle. Although it was lovely over three nights, the last sips at the end of the third night were the best, and made us sit back and exclaim in appreciation. (1989 views) | | | Tasted by djarcara on 5/7/2016 & rated 90 points: Medium light body. Floral nose. Soft tannins. Red fruit. Good acidity. Drinking nicely now, but has a few more years. (2439 views) | | | Tasted by Deux Chevaux on 7/19/2015: Light ruby. At first, there was a pronounced smell of, all things, the seashore. That blew off after a few minutes. Over three nights (gassed and refrigerated in between) we very much enjoyed this wine. Bright, balanced, with a touch of funk. And ... a surprising amount of authority. Our prior bottle was about a year and a half ago, and we will wait another year at least open the next. (2570 views) | | | Tasted by petenich on 2/24/2015 & rated 91 points: A very solid wine. (2684 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 8/7/2014: The Northern Reaches-Fixin and Marsannay (Arlequin Wine Merchant, San Francisco): Very pale with browning edge. Pretty aromatics with strawberry and caramel. Light, quite elegant, a wisp of sap, gentle sweetness of fruit and good tannic bite at the end. This has surprising authority and power in the mouth. Very good with a few years of further potential development. (2917 views) | | | Tasted by Sycamore on 7/14/2014: Light-weight and very well balanced. Medium-red fruit. Reasonably long finish. Drinking tremendously well for the vintage at this stage on a pop and pour. Nice. (2104 views) | | | Tasted by Frijole on 2/27/2014: medium plum red, lots of clarity, brickish hue
Nose: cranberries, earth, iron, thyme, bacon, bay leaf, orange rind
Pal: tart cherries, stone, flint, white pepper, bitter greens, clove, hint oak, acidic, hint fennel, balanced, some complexity
Feel: medium, savory
Finish: medium/long
TC8 (1875 views) | | | Tasted by petenich on 8/4/2013 & rated 90 points: I'm liking this wine quite a bit. Very nice fruit and acid for sure in the middle and a finish with some promise. My thought is to taste a bottle of this a year and give it some study. Not enough of a burgundy savant to weigh in more at this point. (1760 views) | | | Tasted by wabi47 on 7/21/2013 & rated 89 points: silky mouthfeel; good dense plum and balance; slightly green tannins on the finish add some complexity. (1512 views) | | | Tasted by zscheiner on 7/20/2013: 2010 Red Burgundies (Beltramo's, Menlo Park, CA): More complex nose than the Fixin, berries and flowers. Medium bodied with medium acidity. Tart raspberry fruit, floral, rocky. Nice weight. Delicious and a definite step up. (1709 views) |
| 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.Clos Napoleon 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 Nuits on weinlagen.infoFixin 1er Cru on weinlagen.info |
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