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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.9 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 17 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by drrobvino on 3/22/2024 & rated 91 points: Final of 3 bottles. Tasted alongside a 2007 Giroud Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru.
Very nice old school Burgundy. No formal TN. Drink soon. (115 views) | | | Tasted by lake.vino on 4/3/2022 & rated 93 points: This is some seriously good PN. Classic old world take. Nose at that beautiful point where primary fruit remains, but secondary notes are developing well. Sour red cherry, a bit of cranberry, wet rocky earth, a hint of raspberry too, anise. Palate so well balanced. There's oak, there's fruit, there's acid, there's mineral, there are tannins. Its so well integrated. Finish is long. This drinks way above level and $. (414 views) | | | Tasted by thebonnydooner on 8/9/2020 & rated 90 points: Another very similar showing to the prior bottle. Probably a little light for the pork and mustard garlic sauce but tasty nonetheless. (687 views) | | | Tasted by skifree on 6/13/2020 & rated 91 points: Light garnet in the glass with quite a large meniscus. Cooled dark cherry with lots of forest floor and damp earth notes on the nose and the palate, not a blockbuster but very enjoyable and correct. Good acidity. (704 views) | | | Tasted by thebonnydooner on 2/26/2020 & rated 90 points: lovely pinot. Light in colour with some signs of bricking on the light cherry centre and robe. Not super intense on the nose, but fragrant and interesting with light cherry and strawberry, some stemmy green notes. Light to medium bodied, dry cherry and strawberry fruit, with nice finish. Great match with my baked salmon and lentils. (728 views) | | | Tasted by drrobvino on 2/15/2020 & rated 92 points: 2nd of 3 bottles. What a beautiful Pinot, a Garagiste pick that was $29. What a deal.
Delicious tart red cherries, and at 10 years of age, showing secondary notes of wet soil, spicecake, mint, with beautifully integrated tannins and perfectly balanced acidity. Long finish, this wine is a crazy value. Drink now through 2024. (716 views) | | | Tasted by j.a.price.trucking on 12/22/2019 & rated 90 points: Elegant and delicious. Tight red berries (566 views) | | | Tasted by drrobvino on 4/6/2018 & rated 88 points: Consumed while on a beach vacation over spring break. Seemed thin on the first day, with lack of tannins and fruit. Opened up on the 2nd day, showing deeper black and red fruit on top of the moist earth and stems, alongside good acidity and a moderate finish. Drink now through 2022 or so. (1255 views) | | | Tasted by sdwineguru on 10/3/2016 & rated 92 points: Pale brick color; earthy, wood, ripe grape nose; animal; mid-body; round, ripe, fine fruit; long complex finish. (1401 views) | | | Tasted by Houghton Hall on 12/7/2015: A beautiful bottle of burgundy, bright ruby in color, great balance of pristine fruit, good acidity and good tannic structure (1504 views) | | | Tasted by Pdxwinegeek on 9/4/2015 & rated 89 points: really nice as a pop-n-pour, aromas of fresh-picked red fruits together with notes of some kind of field/grass/vegetal leanness, those same bright red fruits were prominent when tasted, but the overall balance, minerality and acidity, and length were a pleasant surprise.
In a great spot now. (1618 views) | | | Tasted by f22nickell on 8/9/2015 & rated 92 points: Good depth of medium cherry fruit. Nose had Sous Bouis, palate had additional cranberry with grapefruit-type acidity. Nicely balanced,, beautifully elegant, well refined. (1460 views) | | | Tasted by RobertDwyer on 2/12/2015 & rated 93 points: A gorgeous red Burg. Aromatics and flavors satisfy this new world leaning Pinot fan but in classic old world style this wine is taut like a drum with effortless power. Makes me think twice about spending north of $60 for new world Pinot. (2010 views) | | | Tasted by zut alors! on 8/13/2014 & rated 89 points: This is an excellent representation of a balanced, affordable pinot from Burgundy but not with a cachet of a Burgundy appelation (Chambolle-Musigny, Gevrey Chambertain, etc.) and went well with a Whitcraft Kick-on Ranch PN 2009 and grilled lamb for the four of us.
This pinot from burgundy was refined, resolved, and balanced (if a little less complex and stunning than the Whitcraft). Great value though. (1344 views) |
| Clos du Moulin aux Moines 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)
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