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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.9 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 48 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by nmmnori on 3/25/2023 & rated 85 points: CDLR Dinner (Fort Lee, NJ): Fort Lee Dinner with WJ Lee: Notes of VA upon opening. Perfume was rustic as was the palate. Some structure here but the wine never really came together. Typically Ponsot and more so Ponsot than Burgundian. For me, this represented a rather unexciting wine and one of the underperformers of the lineup. (861 views) | | | Tasted by wjl88 on 3/25/2023 & rated 89 points: Quite a bit of VA at start, which took about an hour or so to blow off. Certainly lacks details and clarity compared with the other wines of the flight, not messy, but unrefined. The bottle peaked about an hour in with the midpalate really showing off with nice silky fruit, but fell apart quickly after, and remained rustic and turned leaner as the evening progressed. (843 views) | | | Tasted by jetrexpro on 7/10/2022 & rated 93 points: After 3.5 hour decant and more breathing in the bottle this showed loads of liquorish on the nose pallet and long finish. Reminded me more of a Barbaresco than a grand cru Burgundy. There was a little bit left and the next day, pretty much the same… liquorish. (1067 views) | | | Tasted by paul195 on 8/17/2021 & rated 93 points: 9 of 12. Decanted at 5:00 served at 9:00. Opening nose of tightly wound, tart cherry fruit, promising. At dinner this continued to preform along the same lines as my two recent bottles. This is a very nice glass of Burgundy in early maturity. It’s value reflects that of a 1’er Cru MSD and it drinks like one too…. (1744 views) | | | Tasted by Nicephoras on 8/29/2020: Served double blind. This is the good Ponsot - in good vintages, it's often great. In bad vintages......less so. But this was firing on all cylinders; cool blue fruit tannins well resolved. Absolutely lovely, and I'm not always a huge fan of Ponsot. Easily the second best bottle of Ponsot Clos de la Roche I've had after the 2010. (2389 views) | | | Tasted by paul195 on 8/22/2020 & rated 93 points: Brought this to a “Mungier v Roumier” dinner where it was a included in a blind flight. Double decanted 4 hours prior. A talented young taster noted when this was poured "this reminds me of a 1995 Dujac CdlR that I had a few weeks ago"
My note from January still applies .... As more recent tasters have found this is a good Ponsot CdlR, not a great one. Let breathe for three hours, clean red fruit profile, moderate complexity, nice acidity, fine tannins, now showing a reasonable mid palate consistent with a GC. Nice texture and finish. More age, 5 years, should add a point or two. (1793 views) | | | Tasted by MC on 3/7/2020: Similar to my last note. Really nice nose out of the bottle but this needs close to 3 hours in the decanter to open. It is then a very pretty, elegant, wine that shows some nice secondary elements, goes well with food, but lacks the power and length of a great one. Should hold up for some time. A- (2033 views) | | | Tasted by conviction buy on 1/16/2020 & rated 92 points: Medium garnet, cherry and bit of stem and oak spice. Medium concentration, initial rush of acidity mellowed and blend well with remaining sweet red fruits. Hawthorne at finish that lingers, despite not a big wine by GC standard. Tannin largely resolved too. Overall more finesse than power. (2019 views) | | | Tasted by paul195 on 1/7/2020 & rated 93 points: Haven’t opened one of these since 2011 and the extra age has served this wine well. As more recent tasters have found this is a good Ponsot CdlR, not a great one. Let breathe for three hours, clean red fruit profile, moderate complexity, nice acidity, fine tannins, now showing a reasonable mid palate consistent with a GC. Nice texture and finish. More age, 5 years, should add a point or two (1810 views) | | | Tasted by MC on 4/12/2019: Needs 2.5-3 hours in the decanter, but this wine is now in its window (if you can give it that amount of air) and shows red fruits, earth, and some tannin and acid on the finish but they frame the wine well at this point. It might even improve a bit in the next couple of years but very good with food right now if you can give it enough air. A- (1732 views) | | | Tasted by Dehrmann on 2/22/2019 & rated 92 points: 11mad ODV/ME/PT
‘05 chablis Valmur Droin - 90 buttery
‘95 Ponsot Clos de la Roche - 92 nice color slight acidity
‘03 Rayas - great nose color and balance
‘14 Lafarge village - fresh (1853 views) | | | Tasted by Raizes on 12/7/2018 & rated 91 points: 樱桃干、覆盆子果酱，中草药、甘草、泥土和一点花香，甜美成熟的同时酸度保持不错，但单宁的柔顺度一般。两个小时后甜美感越发强烈，虽然酸度依然不错但整体感觉还是结构感略有欠缺，回味中果味消散，略显沉重。 (1740 views) | | | Tasted by DaleW on 5/29/2018: I served this blind not to fool anyone but to take Ponsot preconceptions off table. Initial guesses were Cote de Beaune then Jeff got Morey. Perfumed, sandalwood, lovely nose but without the depth and sexiness I’d expect from Ponsot CdlR in a good vintage. A lovely midbodied red Burg, but not sure I’d think good GC from a top producer. B+ (2213 views) | | | Tasted by MC on 12/3/2017: Decanted 2 hours. Age shows in the color at the edges, but still plenty of acid backing up this wine. Good fruit, decent balance. A good food wine with 3 hours of air, but not sure if this one improves - even though it may be a year or two away from it's window. A- (2413 views) | | | Tasted by liber on 12/6/2016 & rated 86 points: At Stannary St dinner, odd, slightly corked, though others disagreed. At best G+ but enough stuffing to develop further. (3424 views) | | | Tasted by CranBurgundy on 8/1/2016 & rated 91 points: Typical of '95 Ponsot, the nose is reticent on the pull of the cork. It opens up slightly to dark red fruit, cinnamon, and a hint of rose petals after an hour or so in the decanter. The palate is dark red fruit - tart cherry and pomegranate with cinnamon on the looooong finish. Med++ acidity with nearly resolved tannins. Despite being a clear reddish purple which leads you to believe it will be light bodied, it has some substance to it. Still plenty of fruit too so I bet it has a lot of life left. I struggled on the score because it's a little more acidic than I'd like, but after a half hour in the glass there's no denying this has the goods. (3923 views) | | | Tasted by rocknroller on 3/15/2016 flawed bottle: A Bunch of Great Burgs at St. Genevieve (St. Genevieve, Mpls, MN): corked. (3869 views) | | | Tasted by kingkanu on 12/12/2015 & rated 90 points: Light body, not too much nose, very fresh, developed but with fruit still, the acid is a bit strong and makes it a little unbalanced, good but not great (2846 views) | | | Tasted by Dehrmann on 10/31/2015 & rated 95 points: Sublime - with truffle pasta - odv & pt (3507 views) | | | Tasted by pwillen1 on 2/15/2015: Burgundy in Seattle (Spur Gastropub): Bright bright cherry. Violets, Poop that blew off. Milk chocolate, nutmeg, menthol, focused tannins. Suede, sweet vanilla. Later lipstick, then suede again. really ethereal and gorgeous. (3279 views) | | | Tasted by P-M on 1/31/2015: So following from my note last year, the ugly duckling has finally become a swan; if only our lives could follow the same trajectory ! Beautifully fleshed out, redolent of red fruit, earth, smoke and pepper, and with a delicious raspberry, how far are we from the pale creature of a few years ago. (3201 views) | | | Tasted by MC on 10/4/2014: Decanted 45 minutes. Dark red, and showing mostly tart cherries with some forest floor. Pretty straightforward and simple wine at this point - good, but not great. Jo liked it more than I did. Possible it will improve with some age. B+/A-? (3413 views) | | | Tasted by P-M on 1/18/2014 & rated 90 points: Laurent Ponsot had told me the wine would ultimately come of age. He was right. (4097 views) | | | Tasted by t-slow on 7/13/2012 & rated 90 points: Similar to earlier bottle. (5584 views) | | | Tasted by lepetitchateau on 5/11/2012 flawed bottle: corked (5024 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Domaine Ponsot 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.Vieilles Vignes Old Vine/Vieilles Vignes (Wikipedia)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.infoClos de la Roche Grand CruLocated in the heart of Morey-St.-Denis, the Clos de la Roche vineyard is known to produce wines of great length and concentration while having a great minerality and pure fruit aromas.
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