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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.8 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 29 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by astroman on 10/13/2023 & rated 94 points: Wines you should have bought by cases (San Shu Gong): Blinded. Disgorged 2019. Delicate with lovely aroma of white flower, peach. More expressive on the palate (1294 views) | | | Tasted by vindictive on 3/26/2023: Superb Never open this one first - the other champagnes could not keep up (1212 views) | | | Tasted by vindictive on 12/27/2022: Beautiful and substantial Long life ahead (1354 views) | | | Tasted by soyhead on 12/17/2022: Apr 2019 disgorgement. vinous and rich. enjoyed (1438 views) | | | Tasted by KeithAkers on 8/20/2022 & rated 94 points: This needed just a little bit of air to get started, but it was absolutely gorgeous once it opened up into seamless tones of strawberries, baked apples, peach, jasmine, biscuits, hazelnuts, toast, pears, bing cherries, red flowers, and mineral notes. There is a bit more autolysis than I expected from a Cedric Bouchard, but this is far from an autolytic-driven champagne. The Medium bodied feel is polished and elegant with crisp, high acidity. This is a gorgeous Champagne that is chugging right along. This feels like it will age effortlessly for years to come, but it's a real delight right now as well. (1913 views) | | | Tasted by heymamalow on 7/3/2022 & rated 92 points: Cedric Bouchard is the gold standard for champagnes for me, grower or grand marque regardless. This bottle displayed amply why this is so: A hedonistic bouquet of honey, lanolin, limestone complemented by boisterous fruit on the palate that still manages a good degree of verve with underlying acidity.
So winemaking is top notch. My only asterisk on the above and not a gripe at all is that this vintage flirts a little too much with the sweet end of things. I prefer my champagnes in a drier style.
Dont get me wrong, Cedric Bouchard remains a firm favourite. I will be glad to have this anytime. The friends that I shared this with thought this was something special. I don't disagree. (1559 views) | | | Tasted by cadamson on 3/26/2022: Best Bechalin yet. Damn, this is in a good spot. Plenty of years ahead, I hope I can resist and keep one for another decade. Anyway, very defined and structured, but an exuberance makes it both an intellectual and hedonistic treat. (1615 views) | | | Tasted by Ghoulardi on 2/11/2022: Ordered off the list at Nopa.
I found this a bit more lacking compared to the bottle I had a few months ago, from the 2013 vintage. Perhaps this wasn't given enough air, or maybe it's a reflection of the vintage, but it seemed quite a bit more obtuse and green than I had expected. Still delicious -- but just not what I hope for with Bouchard. This also had the misfortune of following an excellent bottle of 2002 Dom, so perhaps the odds were just stacked against it this time. (1473 views) | | | Tasted by acyso on 11/8/2021 & rated 93 points: Monday Night Football and Grand Cru (Chicago, IL): Disgorged April 2019, V12. Very biscuity and sweet, especially for a Bouchard. I admit that I definitely like that more than usual, as I can find the wines a little too structural and not giving of much pleasure. The fruit on this is strange; there's white grape juice on the attack and midpalate, but the acidity on the finish is more tart pineapple than anything. Not sure how that transition happens. This has good intensity and I do like the chalky texture on the finish. (2604 views) | | | Tasted by mye on 9/1/2021: Second time drinking this on a vacation, and maybe that's biasing the result but this is really tasty! Great fruity notes of green apple, citrus, but also minerality, and slight chalkiness. Loved it (2112 views) | | | Tasted by Nanda on 8/29/2021 & rated 89 points: Disgorged 2019. This had a lot of earthy funk that took some time to dissipate but never totally blew off over a few hours. A little more lean that I enjoy and expect from Bouchard. Solid, not great. (1904 views) | | | Tasted by Margaux Bro on 8/2/2021: Late night pop, against better judgement lol. No formal notes here, but it was tasty. I think I like the 2013 vintage a bit better than the 12. (2044 views) | | | Tasted by NickA on 5/21/2021 & rated 92 points: Back at 67: First Bouchard that hasn't been an unalloyed success, although still a cut above most Champagne. Quite bright and spicy, with honey and flecks of ginger and lime zest, but I couldn't help recalling the vivacious Ulysse Collin I'd had earlier in the day and I think perhaps the richness of the 2012 fruit made this wine feel a bit stolid by comparison. (2096 views) | | | Tasted by aquacongas on 5/3/2021 & rated 95 points: blind
So beautifully elegant, lemon zest, red berries, red currant, lighter mousse, balanced, reaching his peak. Nu hurry. Cracking acidity. 95 (2135 views) | | | Tasted by psykolog1 on 5/1/2021 & rated 94 points: Rose petals, bread, Granny Smith, kimmeridge, high concentration, aggressive mouss in spite of low bar pressure. Long super fresh lingering taste of white fruit and minerals. (1612 views) | | | Tasted by coremill on 2/14/2021 & rated 91 points: April 2019 disgorgement. Opened then drank over 2-3 hours, probably didn't get enough air. Golden apple and ginger and berry, extremely delicate, very light in body but not dilute. Very fine mousse. Very elegant. (2092 views) | | | Tasted by Jahull03 on 1/1/2021: Outstanding. Wound up a bit; agree with other tasters that it will be better with a few more years on it, but a wonderful drink now still. Bouchard when its young is an interesting experience - light, fine bubbles, very vinous like an older champagne and yet still very fresh (1619 views) | | | Tasted by blackbrownbeige on 1/1/2021 & rated 93 points: I didn't take any formal notes, so I'll just copy and paste my scribble here, unedited:
lightly tropical, vinous i really know what vinous means when it comes to champagne, pure lees as opposed to toast on the nose, the deepest yellow apple, just so steely, white burgundy with bubbles, caressing mousse, crushed rocks, beautiful texture and weight, mouthfeel with weightlessness, lemon curd finish, like white burgundy with a tea strainer of chalk
(can you tell I was moved?) (1879 views) | | | Tasted by asparagus on 7/24/2020 & rated 93 points: Wow wow wow. Such a vinous champagne with a lingering finish. A clear step up from the Val vilaine (which is itself a very good champagne). (2423 views) | | | Tasted by Vinophiliac559 on 7/10/2020 & rated 92 points: Nice contrast to the Val Vilane, this was dry with white orchard fruit, yeasty, lemon zest, palate matched, more reminiscent of a BdB, still very youthful for a 2012, however disgorged in 2019. 92+ (1869 views) | | | Tasted by adnorthup on 7/10/2020 & rated 91 points: Disgorged April 2019. Pours a very very pale straw. Very Bouchard as there’s almost no bubble. Lots of toasty notes on the nose, a little brioche and a little sour berry. Taking a sip, the toast I was carries over a little bit, with a slight sweetness in the front of the tongue. The fruit is like on this one, or possibly just over powered. Finishes with a really nice layer of acid.
As it breathes, some underripe green apple appears on the back of the tongue. Still a bit of of smokiness on the finish. Definite difference from other Roses de Jeanne I’ve had, but would hold for a bit if you’re holding bottles.
Much better and complex 1.5 hours in, still would hold. (2185 views) | | | Tasted by Derek Darth Taster on 6/2/2020 & rated 94 points: Tasted blind. Drank in Gabriel Standart. Some air for a few hours already.
Appearance is clear, pale intensity, lemon colour. Thin legs. Very persistent bubbles.
Nose is clean, medium+ intensity, with aromas of yeasty brioche, biscuit, almond nuts, rich citrus lemon, some chalky limestone, perfumy florals with air. Developing.
On the palate, dry, high acidity, medium- alcohol (12.5%), medium+ body. Medium+ almost pronounced flavour intensity, with flavours of deep almond nuts, biscuits, brioche toast, rich ripe citrus lemon, honey cream mousse, emerging golden apples. Some interesting ?smoke with more air. Very very long finish.
Outstanding quality. Shocked I didn't expect a Cedric Bouchard champ to have such persistent bubbles. And I actually thought this was a very well-made highish dosage champagne. Wow haha the quality of the fruit!
Zero dosage. Disgorged April 2019. (2343 views) | | | Tasted by SeaSea on 4/21/2020: Over two days. Tasty. Apple, honey, floral. Second day better. (2332 views) | | | Tasted by Vstalam on 2/5/2020 & rated 93 points: Already drinking beautifully, layered finish that improved over four days with notes of honey, brioche and apple with a rich, full body. (1869 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, Champagne – 2019 Fall Releases (Dec 2019) (12/1/2019)
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| Roses de Jeanne / Cédric Bouchard Producer website
Domaine Cedric Bouchard
Cedric Bouchard is an enthusiastic and talented young grower who established his own Champagne House, Roses de Jeanne in 2000. At the time he started out as the smaller owner to produce his own label, with a total 1.09ha under vines. He has since emerged as one of the most promising, small Champagne producers, based in Aube.
Centred on the Medieval city of Troyes, and well on the way to Burgundy, the Aube is a completely autonomous area, its Champagnes shaped by the distinctive clay limestone soils and , of course by the warmer microclimate. This is Pinot Noir country, and in the enigmatic and almost Byronic Cédric Bouchard it may well have found its champion. Youthful ideals have prompted Cédric to eschew the methodology of his family and to set out on his own, practising a viticulture which is in essence (although not formally certified) bio-dynamic.
There are two ranges; the Inflorescence wines are made from vineyards owned by Bouchard's father, while the Roses de Jeanne wines are made from vineyards Bouchard owns himself. In 2012, however, Bouchard assumed full control of his father's vineyard and retired the Inflorescence brand. When those wines come to market next year or the following year, all of the wines will be sold under the Roses de Jeanne label.
The cuvées include: Two Blancs de Noirs Brut (100% Pinot Noir): Les Ursules and Prelle from a densely planted, very low-yield single Pinot parcels and Inflorescence (from several small parcels of Pinot Noir), a Rosé de Saignée, Le Creux d'Enfer (100% Pinot Noir), La Bolorée (100% Pinot Blanc) and La Haute-Lemblée, Blanc de Blancs (100% Chardonnay).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.Cote de Bechalin 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.comChampagne Le Champagne (Le comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne) | Grandes Marques & Maisons de Champagne (Union des Maisons de Champagne)
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Sub-Region:
Champagne - The French region of Champagne (including the cities of Rheims, Épernay, and Aÿ) was the first region in the world to make sparkling wine in any quantity. Today, the name of the region is synonymous with the finest of all sparkling wines, and wine-making traditions of Champagne have become role models for sparkling wine producers, worldwide. Surprisingly, the region of Champagne is now responsible for only one bottle in 12 of all sparkling wine produced. Styles of champagne range in sweetness ranging from an extra brut or brut 0, to the basic brut to demi sec to doux; some houses produce single vintage champagnes and others produce non-vintage (or incorporate wines/grapes of multiple vintages), often to preserve a specific taste; combinations of grape varietals; and colors, including a rosé. There are several sub-appellations, including the Valley of the Marnes river running from Épernay west, Massif de Saint-Thierry north and west of Rheims, Valley of the Ardre, the Mountains of Rheims (between Rheims and Épernay), Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, and Côte des Bar in the South. Champagne wine only uses three grape varietals (cépages): Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.ChampagneThe vineyards of Champagne on weinlagen-info |
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