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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.2 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 13 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by godx on 11/2/2022: Not showing very well. Quite young, a bit blocky and had a Gamay profile. Judgment reserved. (464 views) | | | Tasted by TheFoodieTraveler on 7/14/2022 & rated 95 points: Really incredible. Black and red fruit, miinerality, some herbal notes . Love this. (576 views) | | | Tasted by winemaker on 6/22/2022 & rated 92 points: It has been 5 years since I had the previous bottle. Time flies. This has nice sappy red fruits. A mineral streak. Terrific aromatics. Long finish. (518 views) | | | Tasted by chbeaumont on 10/28/2020 & rated 90 points: Properly pale; ripe red fruit; soft silky fruit, measured profile, refreshing acidity, genteel finish. Extended finish. Will age but why wait? Proper Burgundy. (1219 views) | | | Tasted by jnewman77 on 3/17/2020: This was very good, actually still seemed quite young to me. The nose was rich and deep with plums, cassis, baking spice, a bit of damp earth, and violets. The palate was tight initially, gradually opening to reveal rich dark fruits, hints of wood spice, minerality, floral notes. Good depth and concentration, though the wood stuck out a bit at first. This easily has another decade. (1263 views) | | | Tasted by yvr2zrh on 5/3/2019 & rated 90 points: A little light but typical of the terroir. Needed a good 30-45 mins to come around. Otherwise- well made wine and worth the price. (1328 views) | | | Tasted by winemaker on 11/21/2017 & rated 93 points: Wow! This is stunning. Punching way above its weight. Super complex and layered. Aromas and taste change every few minutes. Red fruits, minerality, structure, menthol, long finish. Really interesting and delicious! (1869 views) | | | Tasted by ravikalaga on 7/29/2017 & rated 92 points: PnP at home. This is drinking really well. Integrated and balanced fruit with developing secondary aromas which will make you keep coming back to the bottle. Gave it about 30mins in the bottle without a decant. Open one up if you have a stash. (1978 views) | | | Tasted by Musigny1955 on 5/10/2017 & rated 90 points: Clos de la Barre {Bought on release, exc fill, PnP tasted over 3+ hours} Brambly fruited cedary nose with some rustic elements, medium finished. Over time developed some cassis notes and the underlying fruit came up above the brambles. Not a fruit-forward wine - but really quite interesting. Alas my only bottle. Not criminal to open now, but would give it another 1-2 years. Based on first 30 minutes would have ranked it 88-89, at about 2 hours 90. Probably the best Monthelie I've had. Gilman gives it drinking window of 2017-2040 and perhaps is right, the balance and structure are really good. (1799 views) | | | Tasted by jwsmith on 12/16/2015 & rated 90 points: Big wine needs time (1952 views) | | | Tasted by dzitt on 3/2/2014 & rated 91 points: Le vin est rubis mât quand même assez foncé. Au nez, un pur parfum de bonheur ! Fruits rouges, fleurs, épices, un peu de bois. C'est vraiment beau. En bouche, beaucoup de fruits (la cerise domaine sans être seule), un côté épicé/bois qui s'affirme avec une certaine richesse, mais sans lourdeur. Texture où rien n'accroche, mais qui laisse une sensation de velours en bouche. La finale, de bonne longueur, offre une pointe minérale qui ajoute au charme du vin. Une bien belle bouteille. (2687 views) | | | Tasted by AndersonWoodinvilleWines on 1/25/2014 & rated 91 points: delightful wine. Cedar bramble and cherry on the nose. Velvety mouth feel, and cherry on the palate. Long luxurious finish. A touch more full bodied and less delicate than I was expecting. Wine will continue to improve over time. Tannins are present but quite soft for such a young wine. (2153 views) | | | Tasted by sehill on 4/16/2013 & rated 89 points: This wine gave a very good showing, falling just short of leaving an excellent impression. On both the bouquet and palate there was just enough uneven qualities to keep this wine from giving a more impressive showing. The aromatics show dark fruit with earth, spice and stone notes that has underlying rustic quality. The medium bodied palate also give a sense of polished rusticity. Perhaps a few years of additional bottle age will round out some of the uneven qualities. (2396 views) |
| By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, May/Jun 2012, Issue #39, Domaine des Comtes Lafon: Meursault’s and the Mâconnais’ Greatest Estate
(Monthélie “les Duresses”- Domaine des Comtes Lafon) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, April 2012, Issue #46
(Domaine Comtes Lafon Monthelie "Les Duresses" 1er 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, The 2010 Red Burgundies (Feb 2012)
(Comtes Lafon Monthelie Les Duresses Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, January/February 2012, IWC Issue #160
(Domaine des Comtes Lafon Monthelie Les Duresses) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (11/22/2011)
(Dom des Comtes Lafon, Les Duresses Premier Cru Monthelie Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Nov/Dec 2011, Issue #36, The 2010 Burgundy Vintage: Low Yields Deliver Profound Elegance
(Monthelie “les Duresses” Rouge- Domaine des Comtes Lafon) Login and sign up and see review text. |
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| Domaine des Comtes Lafon 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 DuressesIn Monthelie 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)
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