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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.2 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 60 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by La Grappe on 2/2/2024 & rated 91 points: A fairly dark colour; now tasting mature, with flavours of strawberry and violets, and some more mature, savoury elements of meat and game. Quite full and intense. Very good indeed. (615 views) | | | Tasted by wayfarer on 12/24/2023 & rated 92 points: Improving with time. Lovely red and dark fruit, mix of fresh and aged, mineral. Comes through nicely in nose and palate. Nice texture too. I'd say better since last bottle couple of years ago. Served with roast lamb. (667 views) | | | Tasted by Wine Spam on 11/3/2023 & rated 92 points: Classical mature fruit and earth character, but reserved. Just a touch rustic. Soft aromatics. this is a wine you spend time with over food to reveal itself. Check again in 3-5 years. (940 views) | | | Tasted by La Grappe on 6/17/2023 & rated 91 points: A fine, now just about mature Burgundy, savoury, a touch meaty, with a little tannin still which will help it keep well. (1221 views) | | | Tasted by fitzi on 3/30/2023: First of nine. Dr. Wine2001 sums up aptly, the wine is nicely balanced in a particularly satisfying way. I was hoping for a bit more oomph, as well, based on the remarkable aromatic development of a bottled opened for a blind tasting in 2013. True to the house style, a kind of classical, well-structured grace. Would not persuade me to the view, voiced in some quarters, that Ile is a potential grand cru vineyard. It does have a distinctive identity, though. Will be a pleasure to follow its development over the next five years or so. (1383 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 3/12/2023: Dull ruby fading to garnet. Very forward aromas of cherry liqueur and soil. Medium weight, sappy black cherry fruit with excellent acidity , and a deep vein of soil and minerality. The ripe fruit of the vintage and the stoniness of the appellation play off one another in outstanding fashion. This may be the most complete, exciting Pernand I have ever had. (1901 views) | | | Tasted by Frank Murray III on 10/3/2022: Served blind, jammed right between the 2009 Rhys Skyline and Swan Terrace Pinot Noirs, which created a really thoughtful flight to ponder and taste. The wine showed a hard cherry candy profile, yet this seems built to age, with cherry and raspberry and a stony/tannin finish. Very good. (2045 views) | | | Tasted by Xavier94 on 5/23/2022 & rated 93 points: A lusher, darker fruit profiled of Ile des Vergelesses with sweet dark cherry, licorice, cardamom and a note of evergreen/pine needles that conjure up more of the forest scents yet to come! The structure is firm but not aggressively tannic and while this drinks “bigger” than several other vintages of this tasted, the wine holds the ‘09 ripeness very well! Like others, this took plenty of time to open up. I probably should have given it over 3 hours (instead of 2.5) to air. Oh (1985 views) | | | Tasted by jmoore431 on 5/22/2022 & rated 91 points: Tasted blind: deeply colored; profuse nose gushing with deep ripe fruit, hedgerow, hints of pine needles; big cherry palate, fruit coulis; cries out for seared duck breast with a sauce/reduction matching the wine’s profile. 91+ (1638 views) | | | Tasted by COWineLover on 3/27/2022 & rated 92 points: First bottle in about three and half years. The time in bottle has improved from my last experience. Opened to serve with a cedar plank salmon. Aromatically generous with predominant sous bois, strawberries, raspberry, Christmas spice, potpourri, and smoked cherry wood. On the palate, a dusty tannic attack is followed by cinnamon, red berries, and smoked cherry wood. In the mid palate there is an acidic lift that brings additional spice notes. On the finish the dusty tannins return for a mineral inflected and tart cranberry finish with good overall length. Overall this was much a more balanced and evolving tasting than my prior bottle. (1708 views) | | | Tasted by La Grappe on 2/18/2022 & rated 92 points: Quite a dark colour; ripe, black cherry and blueberry fruit with a firm structure and good length. This is fine now, but will keep well and continue to develop. (1636 views) | | | Tasted by hargy on 11/1/2021 & rated 91 points: certainly entering its drinking window, this is quite austere and full of dark fruits - may well improve (1690 views) | | | Tasted by La Grappe on 9/12/2021 & rated 92 points: A fairly deep colour, mid-red, garnet; quite a rich, concentrated wine with slightly cooked fruit and a thick texture from some tannin that has yet to be absorbed. Starting to taste mature. An impressive wine that will continue to develop. (1495 views) | | | Tasted by Tige on 2/20/2021 & rated 90 points: Encore une fois, plus excitant au nez qu'en bouche.
Belle équilibre et texture malgré tout, mais ça manque d'intensité.
Ça demeure évidemment plaisant et ça peut attendre encore plusieurs années. (1757 views) | | | Tasted by La Grappe on 2/7/2021 & rated 93 points: Quite a deep colour, and a very perfumed bouquet of strawberry and violets; the palate is full and well structured, with concentrated fruit and a long, persistent finish. An excellent wine which will last for many years. (1787 views) | | | Tasted by wayfarer on 1/1/2021 & rated 92 points: Three years since previous bottle, and this seems very much in line with prior note, with perhaps less tannic edge. Lively acid crunch to the red fruit and earth, more on the palate than nose with some stone and aged fruit, black cherry, raspberry. Good length with a clean fruit snap as it waned. Decanted half bottle 45 minutes, drank over 2 hours, with some but not much shift. Good with food and without. Perhaps wait another year or two before next bottle. (1768 views) | | | Tasted by Nanda on 6/8/2020 & rated 89 points: Served blind. Lean and taut with modest concentration and firm acid-driven structure. A nice purity to the red fruit but this needs 5-10 years to flesh out. I guessed a Bourgogne or village level red burg from a cool year — wrong on both fronts. (2529 views) | | | Tasted by La Grappe on 4/19/2020 & rated 93 points: This has very attractive, rich red fruit with a touch of blueberry, good concentration and length. A fine Burgundy which still has a little unobtrusive tannin on the finish but which is beginning to drink very well. A bargain in Burgundy terms. (2283 views) | | | Tasted by La Grappe on 6/23/2019 & rated 93 points: A bright colour, mid-red; rich red fruit flavours, raspberry, redcurrant, cherry; quite full and intense, and with impeccable balance. This is now approachable, although it has plenty of life ahead. Grand cru quality, albeit Corton rather than Chambertin. (2773 views) | | | Tasted by Rollerball on 12/3/2018 & rated 90 points: Mineral and tangy with more fruit presence emerging as this softens, as compared to a few years ago. Excellent tho still a tad sharp with sausage-spinach-broccoli rabe pasta. Drink 2019-2024. (3172 views) | | | Tasted by DaleW on 11/3/2018: Unsurprisingly tight at first, opened through night. Ripe without showing heat (says 13.5 abv) or roasted notes. Quite a bit of tannin. Black cherry and raspberry, a little mocha, stony finish. Last glass has some smoke and mushroom. Nice wine, long finish, but probably better to let rest quite a while. B for drinking now, expect to improve. (2863 views) | | | Tasted by COWineLover on 10/23/2018 & rated 87 points: I had huge expectations for this wine, as I have consumed different Chandon Briailles wines previously and ordinarily find real class in the bottle. This was a disappointment.
First bottle of a half case. Restrained on the nose with predominant wood notes and a dearth of fruits. Lively acidity that was totally overwhelmed by the painfully dry tannin. Blind I would have picked this as an Italian Table Red. No spice notes, no minerality, no evolutionary complexity, no finesse or nuance to this bottle. Red fruits were absent. The tannin in this bottle killed everything else.
An ok table wine, this missed the mark widely for Burgundy. Purchased from a large and reliable vendor, shipped in cool weather, and stored in a 55 degree cellar. Not looking forward to my remaining 5 bottles after tonight. (3098 views) | | | Tasted by short and confused on 7/3/2018 & rated 92 points: Dark red. Rich red fruit, leather and earth on the nose. Refined on the palate and got better with air over the course of 3 hours. Rich red fruit with resolving tannins. Maturing 2009! Love this domaine. Loves these wines. (3234 views) | | | Tasted by La Grappe on 3/26/2018 & rated 91 points: A fairly deep colour; dark fruit flavours on the palate (blackberry, damson and black cherry); quite full and long with a little tannin still, which is quite well covered by the fruit. Attractive now, but should still improve and will keep well. (2900 views) | | | Tasted by abh on 12/12/2017: Still pretty young. Not tannic, and very well balanced, but not giving up masses at the moment. With longer in the glass very nice plummy notes are there. 5 years + (2695 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)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.Ile des Vergelesses 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 Beaune
Côte de Beaune (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne)
Vineyard maps on weinlagen.infoPernand-Vergelesses 1er CruThe appellation
At the confluence of two valleys, the appellation of Pernand-Vergelesses, perched between 290 and 360 meters, is in the northern portion of the Côte de Beaune. The AOC Pernand-Vergelesses covers 123 hectares: 90 hectares of red of which 44 are Premier Cru and 53 of white of which 17 are Premier Cru.
“Sous Frétille” has been classified as a Premier Cru since 2001 (but only for white wines.) The word “Frétille” is a derivation of “forestelle”, or forest in old French. Hence, “Sous Frétille” indiquates the geographic location of the parcel, just under the forest.
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