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| Drinking window: Drink between 2014 and 2020 (based on 23 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.6 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 20 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 4/3/2023 & rated 88 points: Red cherry with both sweet and tart notes, still very bright with excellent density for Bourgogne. (1089 views) | | | Tasted by Nicephoras on 4/21/2020: Carries that typical Rossignol profile of slightly sweet cherry that almost verges into VA, which I just can't get past. (1194 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 1/10/2019 & rated 88 points: Fresh red cherry on nose and palate with floral and spice hints. Very impressive weight for its level. Very good+ overall for its level. I am now halfway through my case purchased at release, and am glad I can keep revisiting this wine over the next few years. (1761 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 11/20/2017 & rated 87 points: Great aromas combine red cherry, spice with subtle floral notes. Similar flavors, but slightly less elegant, slightly firm. Overall an excellent Bourgogne now, but I expect it will evolve and will drink well past 2020. (2457 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 2/20/2017 & rated 87 points: Floral start with red cherry aplenty. Very good balance, moderate weight and length. Seemed to pick up weight over the course of two hours. Very enjoyable right now. Great value wine. (2222 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 3/28/2015 & rated 88 points: My 2nd bottle from a case purchased at release. This has filled out into a wine with lots of red and black berry and hints of spice and spring flowers that hint at Volnay. Sensational value wine. No hurry to drink. (2561 views) | | | Tasted by dransford on 5/21/2014: Really nice! (2473 views) | | | Tasted by octopussy on 3/22/2013 & rated 90 points: Burgundy 2008 vs. 2010: Light crimson with some purple. In the nose, this is dark fruity with elderberry, wild raspberry and cherry. Very elegant and seductive as well as complex. On the palate, it's extremely dark with - again - lots of elderberry, but also light overtones of red currant. Light in the finish with strong tannins and a light, nice bitter note. Excellent stuff, much better than the 2008. (3389 views) | | | Tasted by AudunG on 2/17/2013 & rated 85 points: Nice pinot aromas. Medium concentration. Not the freshness I would expect from a 2010. Anyway, an above avarage Bourgogne. (2198 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 2/9/2013 & rated 87 points: Popped and poured. Vibrant start with black cherry, fresh thyme and tarragon. Red and black cherry on palate. Started with a slightly hollow middle, which filled in with more air after an hour+. I will decant if I open another bottle in the next few years, but think this wine will be better 2015 forward. Very good bargain wine. (2830 views) | | | Tasted by nicefish on 6/27/2012 & rated 88 points: Much improved after a few hours of air. (2642 views) | | | Tasted by kwistie on 5/13/2012 & rated 87 points: Clean, light on the nose, medium structure, a little young, would buy it again. (2186 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 3/21/2012: DIVA Burgundy Tasting; 3/21/2012-3/22/2012 (Maison Champy - Beaune): Wine tasting. Big black fruit, very well balanced and dense for its level. Good spice on finish. Give this a few years in cellar. Worth seeking out. (3857 views) |
| Nicolas Rossignol Producer website
Domaine Nicolas Rossignol
Nicolas Rossignol is a new superstar in the village of Volnay, making deeply coloured flavourful wines from his own vines and from the fruit of the family vineyard, where the wines were in the past labelled 'Rossignol-Jeanniard'. He has now agreed with his family that he buys all the fruit, and so the wines are now labelled very similarly, either with or without the word 'domaine'. Since these are all vineyards under his sole control thoughout the year, it really does not make any difference which is which. The character of each site shows through all the wines, but perhaps especially in the beautifully balanced Volnays, which incline to a very bright, transparent, incisive style.
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.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
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