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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.1 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 24 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by chablis28 on 9/2/2022 & rated 93 points: Been 4-1/2yrs since my first of 2 and this has added some intriguing tertiary notes, resolved oak & excellent overall balance. Underbrush, berries & violets on the nose. Pretty red fruit, spice, mineral and more underbrush on an elegant, finessed palate. This is remarkably good now for the $39 I paid for it. Really helps the value that the fruit comes from the less celebrated and chased Cote Chalonnaise. I'm going to seek out more of this vintage if any is around or grab a more recent release. 13.5% alc. Opened 3-1/2 hrs prior to dinner and slow oxed in 2 Riedel Burg glasses & btl w/ cork out. (1367 views) | | | Tasted by davidb18 on 5/31/2022 & rated 95 points: This wine has evolved well. Might be one of the better 2015s. Shows a perfect balance of earth and stems with ripe fruit of the vintage. A nice, restrained finish of spice (sort of a wine version of cloves and coriander) on top of the rest. Excellent. (1236 views) | | | Tasted by mmcdds on 10/18/2021 & rated 91 points: Very pretty, almost forward red fruit, with not so subtle floral undertones and round, earthy, sous bois notes. Very good depth and concentration for its level. Quite nice and an acceptable qpr. Was drinking well almost immediately after opening. (1520 views) | | | Tasted by mmcdds on 5/26/2021 & rated 90 points: This was delightful. (1746 views) | | | Tasted by jlhkiss on 5/8/2021 & rated 92 points: Much improved and rounded out compared to our last tasting a few years ago. Murky, crimson color. Nose brings fresh strawberries, cherry blossoms, tart rhubarb, and grape compote. The palate is medium, round, tangy, and viscous (with good weight), bringing tart cherries, bitter cherry pit, pomegranate, wood smoke, and blackberries, raspberries, and cloves into a refined, tannic finish. Drink 2022-2028. Technical score: 92. Enjoyment score: 92. (1672 views) | | | Tasted by davidb18 on 5/2/2021 & rated 93 points: excellent at any price point. (1141 views) | | | Tasted by davidb18 on 5/20/2020 & rated 93 points: In the league of any of the more highly regarded appellations. (1734 views) | | | Tasted by davidb18 on 3/17/2020 & rated 93 points: Excellent, and only getting better with time. Medium weight. Spice, earth, fruit. Great wine on day one and day two. Not overpowering and great with food. (1804 views) | | | Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 11/29/2019 & rated 89 points: A private dinner with friends (Restaurant Bambino, Amsterdam, NL): Lovely fruit, warmth from the wood and the vintage, hints of earth and spice, gentle tannins, slightly drying finish. Needs a few years. (2228 views) | | | Tasted by jlhkiss on 10/28/2019 & rated 91 points: Opened and decanted 2 hours ahead of roasted chicken. Dark purple-crimson color. Nose brings tart cherry blossoms, lavender, rhubarb, and blackberry pie. The palate is medium, supple, square, and tart, bringing cranberries, blackberries, boysenberries, and red cherry pie with hints of baking spices and strawberries on the finish. Overall still compact, so will be best 2022-2028. Technical score: 91. Enjoyment score 91. (1709 views) | | | Tasted by fanglangzhe on 10/28/2018 & rated 88 points: Dark berries, a bit heavy and darker profile for PN. Improved after 2 hour decant but still a bit dark & heavy. Will not buy again. (2459 views) | | | Tasted by MC2 Wines on 6/16/2018: Didn't take very detailed notes on this and it was just a small pour. It felt a bit more in the full bodied burgundy. Good savory profile to it. Not really my region, but this was nice. (1811 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 4/7/2018: Clear light purple. Smoke and dark fruit. Light weight and peppery. Excellent intensity, darker fruit, a tad of brettanomyces, and a fine tannic finish. Bit of youthful austerity now that will resolve. Really quite impressive and should be very good in another 3 or 4 years. (2753 views) | | | Tasted by chablis28 on 3/11/2018 & rated 89 points: I specifically picked this new release wine for a "Blind PN from Anywhere" offline hoping I wouldn't even recognize it as my own wine. But, I surely thought I'd like it more than I did :). Sadly, my strategy succeeded very well as nearly everyone at our table thought it was a CA PN. Don't remember anyone guessing it was Burgundy. This showed very primary, ripe and with some oak hanging out. This may well be just fine down the line but with the label hidden, I wasn't very impressed for its pedigree. Funny how much the label can convey a positive expectation. I may have liked it better seeing the label :). (2640 views) | | | Tasted by rocknroller on 3/11/2018 & rated 89 points: Monthly Tasting Group: Blind Pinots Worldwide (The Kenwood, Mpls, MN): Bright medium red ruby color. Drank 1 glass blind over an hour. Same bottle as Chablis28. I have a similar take on the wine to him. I called it central coast and very young. Didn't seem like a burg at all to me. The was a lot of bright red fruit on the nose and lots of oak that was in the forefront. It seemed a bit green to me though despite that ripe
though tart cherry fruit. There were some pretty firm tannins as well. In hindsight, it makes some sense given the appellation and age. I'm not sure the seeing the label would have matter at this point. Needs time to see what it wants to be. (2820 views) | | | Tasted by davidb18 on 11/27/2017 & rated 92 points: excellent. The youthful tannins are present, but it is still drinking well in its youth. Great wine. A full range of fruit balanced by layers of earthy flavors and subtle, mellow oak. A superb burgundy. Time will only make it better, but it is drinking well now. (2095 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 8/18/2017: Cheap Burgundy (Dig Wines, San Francisco): Light ruby. Combination of black and dark red fruit. Medium weight, a hint of candied quality, dusting of soil. Excellent texture and moderate but very fine grained tannins. This will improve but is very classy at this level and showed very well today. Best wine in the line up. (2754 views) | | | Tasted by Jeremy Holmes on 6/30/2017: Fabulous wine. Glistens like a jewel in the glass. Has perfectly ripe raspberry and strawberry fruit. There's good minerality and it is crunchy. It finishes with excellent freshness and energy and length is good. (2030 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 6/9/2017: Domain de Villaine 2015 in White and Red (Dig Wines, San Francisco): Light ruby center. Medium weight, supple entry, red and black fruit, brambly edge, and bit of citrus. Dry, tannic finish. Could use a few years to soften. This continued to grow on me sip by sip. (2343 views) |
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U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)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.La Digoine 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 Chalonnaise Single vineyards on weinlagen.infoBourgogne Côte Chalonnaise Vineyard map on weinlagen-info |
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