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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.1 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 15 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Cmainardi on 9/20/2021 & rated 90 points: This has held up well. Bright red with no bricking. Nose of red fruits with a bit of earth. Very good acidity. Palate reflects the nose. Tannins well integrated. Drink or hold (but not too long). (633 views) | | | Tasted by ashegedyn on 7/18/2015: So this has not budged an iota from where it was 3 years ago. Probably needs 10+ years for the tannins to integrate. (2323 views) | | | Tasted by ashegedyn on 11/17/2012 & rated 88 points: Very elegant nose of perfumed berries: dark cherry, blackberry. A bit of sandalwood as well with a hint of spice, carraway. On taste good fruit in the beginning with light to medium intensity, but the fine grain tannins come to the mid palate giving this a bit of spine. The finish is there leaving tannins on the tongue. Really still in its primal phase. Not ready to give up any charms. I would guess a long wait ahead of this wine for it to open up and come together. The score is more of a view to potential and current drinking - huge upside to an outstanding wine if it ages as I expect. (3639 views) | | | Tasted by Pedro the Lion on 4/8/2010 & rated 92 points: Un nez subtil mais envoûtant de pain d'épice et de biscuit au gingembre qui me rappelle la jarre à biscuits de ma grand-mère. Une bouche à l'attaque saisissante sur les épices qui est suivi par de généreuses saveurs de tarte à la rhubarbe et à la framboises. Un brin rustique mais le vin se vide dangereusement de nos coupes tellement nous avons du plaisir à le boire .... Bon maintenant mais sera à la hauteur pour plusieurs années. (4882 views) | | | Tasted by Mister45 on 3/30/2010 & rated 89 points: nose is young and fresh. raspberry, strawberry, very american style. bubble gum, good depth, clove, cedar. Palate is very sharp and acidic, maybe that will subside with bottle time and air. chalky earth, ripe fruit, raspberry, tart, candied apple, blackberry, does lack a little depth. overall decent wine, but nothing to write home about. (4592 views) | | | Tasted by amateurwino on 11/21/2009 & rated 92 points: Pretty; deeper red fruits than the Leroux Volnay 1er; perfumed. (4363 views) | | | Tasted by beachbum on 9/27/2009 & rated 91 points: nose has dark dank earthy vinous smells, and yes the kirshy notes
initially very tart and acidic
after about 1 hour, the wine developed its power and pulled together
wow, very nice burg, not all cherry, some blackberry, fuller in the mouth, no holes, plush
acidity dropped
this is very yummy
try in 5 years (3183 views) | | | Tasted by KeithAkers on 4/20/2009 & rated 86 points: connoisseur wines spring european portfolio (Vivere, Chicago IL): nose: bright and tart nose that is rather surprising with red fruits, spices, and some bright tones of red cherries. Almost cali in style and doesn't really come across as a burg
taste: nice medium/light feel with good tannins and nice medium+ acidity with good tones of red fruits, spices and some mixed berries
overall: more new world driven on both the nose and palate. Not the most exciting wine as its lacking a bit of depth and I really wouldn't hold out hope that this will develop into a real good wine (3080 views) | | | Tasted by HandPickedBurgundy on 1/1/2008: From cask: Quite deep bubblegum/cherry. Bacon fat and cherry on the nose. Smooth sweet and pliant mouth entry. Rather dry and hard on the mid-palate, and very tannic, 2 (1734 views) |
| Comte Armand 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.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)
Vineyard maps on weinlagen.infoAuxey-Duresses 1er CruWikipedia Link to Auxey-Duresses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auxey-Duresses_wine
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