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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 47 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by fcxj on 2/4/2024 & rated 90 points: Pleasurable but not really elegant. Rough around edges. (490 views) | | | Tasted by hprphf on 7/29/2023 & rated 93 points: Blind. Blue fruit, spice, stem, woody, quite classically Rousseau. Weight is 1er+, so not surprised here, but very accessible and resolved with great weight for their Charmes. 93 (799 views) | | | Tasted by Sip&Swish on 4/23/2023 & rated 94 points: A lovely bottle of Charmes. Lifted nose of bright red fruit which kept expanding after two hours in bottle. Fine mineral woven in between the fruit presenting as limestone dust. Extremely harmonious palate which the transitions between entry to mid to back palate are truly seamless. Impeccable balance and sleek structure. Truly beautiful, it is elegant and has just enough power to keep you interested till the last drop. Fascinating. (763 views) | | | Tasted by Goodwine4ever on 3/20/2023 & rated 96 points: Dégustation d'Armand Rousseau Charmes-Chambertin
2009
Super intéressant de comparer le 2009 avec le 2010.
Celui ci est plus chaud, plus tannique, possédant une belle richesse, c'est joufflu, long et malgré tout très fin, ca pinotte ! Certainement moins aérien que les autres mais il est au combien délicieux ! Vraiment une bombe ce 2009 wow (937 views) | | | Tasted by Jonathanmustang on 3/18/2023 & rated 93 points: nez structuré, plus dense, un brin fermé au début mais il s’ouvre après 1h. Fruit, debut de cuir, debut de sous-bois, fruit intéressant et présent mais moins précis que le 2010.
Bouche belle attaque, beau fruit rouge mais beaucoup de matiere et un brin d’élevage, des épices, du floral relativement ouvert, menthol, et sous bois
Il souffle un brin de la comparaison avec 2010, cependant c’est un super vin mais qui ne se livre pas pleinement actuellement, je pense qu’il va déchirer dans 5-10 ans ! (850 views) | | | Tasted by Vini Ciclismo on 1/8/2022 & rated 93 points: Light to medium depth colour.
Lightly fragrant, soft red berries and darker spice.
Delicate tannins, great acidity, smooth and long with lovely red cherry, earth and dark spice intensity. Tightly coiled, suggesting more years ahead. Refinement of a typical Charmes, opened up considerably over an hour or so. Delicious. (1825 views) | | | Tasted by fc1910 on 12/24/2021 & rated 94 points: Just starting the in good old Germany three Christmas days with a reference bottle,
one of the very best estates from Bourgogne, great vintage, GC,
first of all showing a very meaty, fresh fruit driven nose, delicately flavoured with herbs and spices though,
starting with a really fresh and demanding acid punch, very young appearance still, more on the light side of Burgundy, but with real complexity and finesse, juicy fresh fruit with stunning spices, addictive, the pure and clean PN swallowing, very good aftertaste with a supportive acid,
this one is in its very beginning prime, the early drinking window of this 2009 vintage makes this bottle a real delicacy,
so if you like this showing give this one a try now, will benefit from a decent decant and will easily gain complexity during the next two decades, ***(*-*****?), around 93-95+ potential (1760 views) | | | Tasted by spillwine on 12/12/2021 & rated 95 points: Pas le plus complexe mais si doux, bonbon (1322 views) | | | Tasted by Papies on 9/1/2021 & rated 91 points: Very young and still juicy fruit dominated.
We actually tasted this blind and the prediction was for 10yr old cool climate Pinot from California but from a “classical” producer like Domaine de la Cote.
Juicy rich red fruits courtesy of the 2009 vintage and frankly the wine felt like it needed another 15yrs plus to get into its proper stride and beauty. Maybe a 91 now but really unless one loves young juicy fruit this should be tucked away for many summers . (1858 views) | | | Tasted by fc1910 on 2/27/2021 & rated 94 points: Coravin fun, poured a full glass in my big Bourgogne glass like before,
first time to try two different Rousseaus from the same vintage alone on one evening,
this one shows more, with a similar nose, herbs and forest floor paired with a good fresh dark fruit,
on the palate a lot more weight, a good creamy flow, would not say this is really full bodied, but the richness of fruit with the very good balance of all other components leads to an impressive, layered showing with some kind of stone licking, this one is clean, fresh and shows a very convincing length, glad to have this on my palate tonight, the lively acid indicates a long life ahead! ***(*-*****), around 94-96 potential (2717 views) | | | Tasted by Argrath on 2/20/2021 & rated 94 points: Medium-fullish, very elegant nose. Youthful with some development. Spicy. Cranberry, strawberry, dried herbs and sandalwood. After time in glass - some minerality. This was way more complex after 2 hours. Thus decanting for 2-3 hours can probably be benificial.
Medium-fullish, soft and very rich palate with lovely juicy style. So soft and silky. Some development. Very good concentration. Ripe. Maybe lacking some grip and intensity. Oriental spices emerges.
A very nice Burg GC from a generous vintage. However, more complexity could be expected giving the pedigree of the producer. (901 views) | | | Tasted by HowardNZ on 1/28/2021: The End of the Golden Weather: a pre-COVID-19 Visit to Central Otago in Autumn 2020: A pair with the Barolo pirata, I served both wines double blind. Some reduction on opening with plenty of attractive sweet berry fruit. Showing even better after five hours open. Classic red cherries and plums, very ripe, reflecting the vintage (but not, for me, over-ripe). Rich, succulent red fruit, but very, very young (ideally, hold until at least 2025). (1954 views) | | | Tasted by chablis28 on 8/25/2020 & rated 94 points: Lonny's btl at our 65/60/40 Bday Trifecta dinner at Minnikada Club in Minneapolis. Same btl as R&Rler. Translucent Ruby red color. Signature Rousseau purity of fruit, balance, concentration and overall refinement. Great spice and damp earth on the nose. Ethereal, rainier cherry, raspberry, spice and under brush. Tonight there was also a irony note I hadn't noticed in a previous 2015 btl that brought this one down ever so slightly for me. My favorite Burg producer. Wish I could still afford them. Happy to own one of these myself that I'll hold onto till 2024+ now. Thanks Lonny! (1929 views) | | | Tasted by rocknroller on 8/25/2020 & rated 94 points: The Triple Threat "165" Birthday Bash (65/60/40) (Minikahda Club, Mpls): Light medium translucent maroonish red color. PNP, drank a glass 90 minutes plus. What great flight tonight paired with its big brother the '09 Chambertin. Such a picture of class right from the start. I found the Charmes to be beguiling and showing excellent development at just ten plus years of age. The nose is effusive with a nice perfume of high pitched dried forest floor, ripe cherry, sultry red raspberry, wonderful Gevery spices, and hint of sweet brown sugar. The palate is medium bodied, great spice notes here too, good focus to the cherry and raspberry fruits, layered, underbrush, satiny tannins and crushed stone with impressive length. The signature purity of Rousseau is on display here only to exceeded tonight oh so impressively by big brother Chambertin. Be that as it may, this is one outstanding bottle of wine. Thaks Lonny!! 94+ to 95pts. (1873 views) | | | Tasted by Mazy on 8/23/2018 & rated 90 points: C'est bon, très bon, mais pour un Rousseau et un 2009, une petite coche sous ce à quoi je m'attendais. Ça se boit bien mais ça manque de complexité. (2940 views) | | | Tasted by Mazy on 3/8/2018 & rated 91 points: PNP. Très beau et incroyablement digeste, mais je suis d'accord avec D'Artagnan que ce n'est pas le vin le plus complexe de la cave. Du plaisir immédiat. (2703 views) | | | Tasted by Papies on 10/4/2017 & rated 93 points: By 25ml Coravin at 67 Pall Mall, London.
The nose is quite pronounce, open, red fruited, light strawberry, touch of spice and smoky edge. We only had 25ml to judge the palate which albeit silky felt a touch tight and young. Still the 2009 juiciness shown through and this felt like a 93-94 wine. Maybe we would be lucky and try a bottle of this in the near future. (3232 views) | | | Tasted by BenBlu on 8/30/2017 & rated 94 points: 50ml by the glass in 67 PM. In the admittedly dim light it looked fairly developed / light. The nose revealed an immediate attack of great pure Burgundy. On the palate this is drinking light, but then again reveals beautiful fruit delivering a crystalline attack of aromas. This was my first sip of Rousseau and I can see why this is such a lauded producer on the basis of the sample that I tasted. Knowing that the Charmes is clearly not his standout I am sure for his top wines you need to fasten the seat belt. This Charmes is probably starting to drink now and can be consumed without too much remorse with a bit of a decant. Or surely you can wait for a while. Lovely, classy juice. 94+ (3087 views) | | | Tasted by Sixchips600 on 8/19/2017 & rated 94 points: Showing some development in last two years. Still delicious. Suave satiny texture. Extremely elegant with deceptive depth. Red fruits, cranberry, cherry pit, potpourri spice, sous bois. Very very long finish relative to its weight. Day two it had less fruit and energy than day one. (3313 views) | | | Tasted by galewskj on 5/21/2017 & rated 94 points: Big Bordeaux & Burgundy XIII (Kevin and Vicki's House): Slow o'd 2 hours. This really evolved over about 2 hours. Big fruit and wet rock minerality. Tart cranberry gets spicy with time. There is a deep spicy vanilla cherry aspect to it. This adds richness and weight as it sits in the glass. (3065 views) | | | Tasted by d'Artagnan on 5/20/2017 & rated 91 points: Souper à Duparquet, prise 1 (Chez la Reine du Nord): Couleur très pâle. Nez intoxicant, d'épices fines et de fraises des champs. Bouche aérienne et épicée, c'est léger et savoureux, un pur délice, mais sans grande profondeur. 91 pts (2731 views) | | | Tasted by rocknroller on 5/20/2017 & rated 94 points: Big Bordeaux & Burgundy XIII (Rocknroller's (Kevin & Vicki's Place)): Medium dark red plus color. Slow-O for 2 & 1/2 hours; drank 1 glass over 90 minutes. A bit more reticent on the nose to start, opens slowly over 30 minutes. Red fruits, briar, subtle wood, sauvage, that gives way to spied cherries, brown sugar, and more savory spices, good purity as it opens. The palate is refined and open from the start, Gevrey spice, red fruits; at first more to cherry, cranberry and red currants and later a more pure spiced red berry profile, crushed rock minerality. There is an undeniable purity to this young beauty that is going to keep getting better. (2129 views) | | | Tasted by Mattshank on 5/20/2017 & rated 94 points: Grand Burg & Bordeaux Tasting (Kevin's (Rocknroller) House): Nose: Quite clean w/ none of the Burg funk one would expect. Cherries and raspberry w/ some slate mineral aspects. Hints of white pepper after more air time. Palate: Cranberries w/ some cherry and a very clean finish. The mineral aspects of the nose became present on palate after a great deal of air. Very cool to finally try a wine from this well respected producer. (1964 views) | | | Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 4/28/2017 & rated 93 points: A private lunch (Restaurant Guy Savoy ***, Paris, France): Not decanted. The colour is both quite light and quite developed for a 2009 Grand Cru; quite light on the nose, ripe but fresh, smoky, fragrant and transparent, spiced strawberries, sous-bois, good depth; on the palate the wine is beautifully silky and flowing, creamy but not lactic, gliding effortlessly across, gentle and very feminine for a Gevrey, perfect stuffing of ripe fruit, very light tannins provide just the right level of grip, subtle but intense flavours; spicy finish with very good length. Had I tasted this blind, I might well have thought it was a Walporzheimer Kräuterberg GG from Meyer-Näkel. For whom this is a compliment, I will let you decide. But I love them both and I rate them equally. Completely ready and I do not think this has the structure for very long ageing. (2189 views) | | | Tasted by HowardNZ on 12/25/2016: Christmas lunch wines: Decanted back into the bottle three hours before serving. Served to prove to my NZ Pinot-loving brother that the French can do a fairly decent Pinot Noir. He had to agree that this was a bit spectacular and a step above the (still very good) 2009 Kupe. A paler light ruby than the Kupe. A charming, expressive bouquet of rose perfumes, red and black cherries, mixed dry spices, raspberries, cacao and plums. In the mouth, plush, rich and satiny. Sweet-seeming on the entry. Opulent. Red cherries, strawberries, plums and other primary red fruit flavours currently dominate, with a touch of earth and spices. Acceptable acidity, the Charmes did not strike me as sur-maturité. I had saved a glass for the next day. It surprised me as the wine had totally shut up shop. It had closed down on its acids and tannins. It had lost all of its fleshy attractiveness, with tons of iron and granite now dominating. If you open a bottle of this wine early, don't give it a long decant. 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View From the Cellar, Nov/Dec 2010, Issue #30, The Fine 2009 Burgundy Vintage- Rather Heterogeneous
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The best CRUs of Rousseau are Chambertin, Clos de Béze and Clos St. JacquesPinot 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 Nuits on weinlagen.infoCharmes-Chambertin Grand Cru On weinlagen.info
Maison L’Orée is a negociant house created by Rajat Parr, a celebrated San Francisco sommelier, and Charles Banks, an entrepreneur and former owner of Screaming Eagle. Parr was already a well-known wine director for the Michael Mina restaurants when he started making wine in 2004 in California’s Central Coast. He has continued to collaborate with vineyard owners and winemakers in California creating numerous wines, some under the Sandhi label. He and Banks debuted their first Burgundy with a 2009 vintage and are now producing more than a dozen red and white Burgundies under the Maison L’Orée label. The estate produces Premier Cru and villages wines.
Charmes-Chambertin is a 78-acre Grand Cru vineyard in Gevrey-Chambertin that traditionally includes the acreage of nearby Mazoyeres-Chambertin. For nearly 200 years the growers of Mazoyeres have been legally allowed to sell their wines under the more famous name of Charmes-Chambertin, and virtually all of them do. Charmes-Chambertin is the largest of the Gevrey-Chambertin Grand Crus, and it generally has an excellent reputation. The slope of the vineyard is gentle and the surface soil poor. |
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