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| Drinking window: Drink between 2017 and 2022 (based on 31 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 89 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 15 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Snowey on 9/11/2023: Tasted a bit like a Beaujolais. Didnt love (121 views) | | | Tasted by Snowey on 7/14/2023: Liked it but didn’t love it. Wife liked it. Nose showed Burgundian smells but flavors still had a lot of sweet fruit. Day 2 was better where acidity came out and nose evolved.
Bad bottle? Needs more time? (165 views) | | | Tasted by david bohm on 3/21/2018 & rated 89 points: Enjoyed this wine. Full bouquet.
Sous bo¡s, red fruit nice acidity. (1891 views) | | | Tasted by euroyup on 3/19/2018 & rated 88 points: Quite dominant acidic and mature notes with some harshness. Nevertheless the very good quality of earlier bottles of this wine was noticeable with some good fruit and very good sous-bois. Although this wine had passed its top, still really agreeable. Drink up. 88-89. (1744 views) | | | Tasted by euroyup on 3/5/2018: Color: (medium-)light ruby with an light orange rim. Taste: dominated by very nice mature notes and - compared to last tim I’ve drunk this wine, one month ago - with more prominent acidity and less fruit. Although the quality of this wine now seems rather quickly deminishing, it still was nice to drink. 88. (1760 views) | | | Tasted by euroyup on 2/6/2018 & rated 89 points: No formal notes. 88-89 (1729 views) | | | Tasted by euroyup on 11/20/2017 & rated 89 points: Nose: soft sous bois. Taste: the fruit of this wine is slowly developing in a hint of raspberry and replaced by soft, refined sous-bois, resulting in a refined, very feminine wine. A very good match with the soft taste of fried chicken. 89. (1834 views) | | | Tasted by david bohm on 11/18/2017 & rated 87 points: A decent Pinot Noir red berry in the nose and mouth, strawberry. (548 views) | | | Tasted by euroyup on 9/4/2017 & rated 89 points: A bit more mature notes and a bit less fruit than last time in may 2017. Still a delicious Burgundy. I intend to drink my remaining bottles within half a year, because I guess, that keeping them longer probably will affect the quality to much. 88-89. (605 views) | | | Tasted by euroyup on 6/20/2017 & rated 89 points: Nose: raspberry with parsley. Taste: raspberry and red berry, herbs and a chocolaty note. More mature than last time. Really enjoyable with food. On its own a bit thin but still really nice. At the second day the very nice fruit (raspberry, red berry and cherry) was prominent. Delicious. Might well be at its top now. 89. (759 views) | | | Tasted by euroyup on 4/26/2017 & rated 89 points: The same as my note from 12-05-16. Not for long cellaring. 89. (810 views) | | | Tasted by euroyup on 12/5/2016 & rated 89 points: Color: light(-medium) ruby. Nose: refined underbrush and spices. Taste: red fruit, also with very refined underbrush and spices. Not very fruity, quite thin and with a prominent and sometimes dominant acidity. At the second day nicely integrated, with nice fruit and the acidity tasting like lemon. Although this is recognizable as a wine from a lesser vintage, it was really classy. 89. (938 views) | | | Tasted by thomasjjackson on 10/8/2016 & rated 90 points: New burgundy in my cellar - ruby color, intense for a burgundy - beautiful legs - nose fruity with berries and hints of exotic fruits - flavor very balanced - wild cherries and hints of papaya - very smooth on the palate - long finish - chapeau (1055 views) | | | Tasted by Eric Guido on 8/13/2016 & rated 90 points: The nose showed tart berry, pepper, florals, smoke, dark soil and mineral tones. On the palate, it was lean yet lifted with juicy acidity and pure red berry fruits. It finished fresh on tart berries and a hint of citrus. (1400 views) |
| Domaine de la Vougeraie 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
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