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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.4 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 20 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Peter Spijker on 5/20/2023 & rated 94 points: This just needs time to open up in the glass. After while this showed as a lean, elegant wine with fine mousse, intense aromas of citrus, nuts, yeasty brioche. The finish was long, and balanced. (738 views) | | | Tasted by melvinyeowq on 3/30/2023 & rated 93 points: Wine tasting at La Terre: Probably one of the most open and giving Bouchards that I’ve had. I didn’t like the 2011 LHL as that was a little lean and imprecise, but this had a good balance between citrus and exotic fruit. These need a lot of time to fully express themselves and this was in a good place, being more pleasurable than intellectual. (1082 views) | | | Tasted by joe acs on 6/8/2022 & rated 95 points: First wine night with Wine Dogs ! (1011 views) | | | Tasted by DK Amateur on 7/21/2021: (Uformel) A champagne with an extra gear, showing a complexity and length of taste that is breathtaking. So good. (1541 views) | | | Tasted by goska on 8/30/2020 & rated 93 points: Weightless elegance. Rare harmony in this lovely champagne. Very transparent and well made . Pure fresh fruit, nice touch of sweetness, lovely minerality. Well balanced acidity. A work of art (2090 views) | | | Tasted by asparagus on 6/6/2020 & rated 92 points: For some reason, this thing exploded on me after I had untwisted the cage but one time... and more than half the contents geysered out. After spending the next half an hour cleaning up the mess, I finally gave it a go. It was glorious. Pure fruit. Acid perfectly melded. Real lovely texture and mouthfeel. A wow champagne from a great grower. (1852 views) | | | Tasted by acyso on 11/7/2019 & rated 90 points: Champagne Happy Hour at Pizzeria Bebu (Chicago, IL): An excellent 2011 champagne, not suffering from any lean greenness or other weakness. To be sure, this is a leaner wine, and despite the high acid here, this feels like it has very good weight and depth. There's this weird dichotomy here where the wine feels simultaneously creamy and lean, but somehow it works. (3077 views) | | | Tasted by Vinophiliac559 on 6/20/2019 & rated 92 points: V11 2018 disgorgement; nice mousse, bubbles are medium, very nice fruit forward aromatics, had next to Selose VO which made for a very fun compare and contrast of two distinctly different styles. Very nice acidity, good minerality, citrus component but stone fruit dominated, very fresh, plenty of time on this disgorgment. 91-92 (2242 views) | | | Tasted by galenico on 4/5/2019 & rated 87 points: MASTER CHAMPAGNE; 1/28/2019-4/30/2019 (WESTIN PALACE MILANO): Degustato alla cieca. Brut Nature. ( deg. 04/2018)
Erboso, volatile e pungente, molto simile alla vinosità schietta e sparata di Remy Massin. Freschezza minerale, balsamica e tanto parmigiano. Vaporoso, respira, ti viene incontro.
Bocca non precisa, all' inizio resta la nota casearia, un pò sconclusionata.
Acidità fuori dal coro. Sembra un metodo ancestrale lasciato a briglia sciolta, che va un pò in tutte le direzioni senza aver ancora trovato una strada. Solita trama ovattata, tenera ed emolliente di Bouchard, ma lontano dai millesimi migliori. (2826 views) | | | Tasted by Torchy on 3/18/2019 & rated 91 points: Cederic Bouchard tasting with add-ons. (LystPå resturant Bodø): 150 boxes made. 100% PN. Light buttery tones. Fresh and clean minerality. Fruity style with yellow fruit. (1834 views) | | | Tasted by acyso on 3/13/2019 & rated 90 points: Dinner at S.K.Y. (Chicago, IL): Disgorged April 2018, V 11. I absolutely hate the design of the labels on the Bouchard wines. They are impossible to decipher and have so little colour contrast on them they're also nigh impossible to read. And for all that pain, they're not even good to look at. Why not just put two grey rectangles on the bottle and call it a day? 50 points on the label design. Fortunately, the wine is much better than that, especially this 2011 base, which doesn't suffer from any thin green characteristics. At the end of the day, this isn't my preferred style of champagne, as I think it's a little too lean for my taste. Nice overall freshness and acidity; I just wish that the palate was broader and more potent than it is. (1801 views) | | | Tasted by Nanda on 3/13/2019 & rated 90 points: A very nice and fresh Bechalin, if a little light in concentration and richness. Good, but I’ve had better vintages / bottles of this cuvée. (1446 views) | | | Tasted by Ms. Bubblehead on 2/22/2019: Had a few bottles from the same batch past 6 months. All were very good, same for this bottle. Disgorged in April 2018. Nice generous grapefruits and red berries on the nose and palate with precise acidity, really like his Pinot Noir based champagne (1141 views) | | | Tasted by MC2 Wines on 2/9/2019: Off the wine list at Carbone in NYC. I love this wine. It’s so very interesting and mineral and a bit more spicy and herbal and all of that fun stuff. Different than standard champagne, but so very well done. Really enjoyed. (753 views) | | | Tasted by Burgnick on 12/23/2018: Disgorged in April 2018. Citris and mineral-driven but rather linear and one-dimensional. (1073 views) | | | Tasted by Ms. Bubblehead on 12/18/2018: Had another bottle from the same batch of wines I purchased, 2011 vintage and disgorged in April 2018. Pretty consistent as my note below.
Another good bottle from Cedric Bouchard, I really like his Pinot noir base champagne, the style is quite unique and super vino-like, if drink this wine on the second or third day of opening, it will be like tasting a proper nice blanc closer to a good Chablis in my view. (1340 views) | | | Tasted by Ms. Bubblehead on 12/5/2018: Vintage 2011, disgorged in April 2018.
Drank it over two days, on the first day, nose showed white flowers, raspberry, cranberry foam, and ginger, on the palate, fruits were good but not very complex, however, the wine opened up materially the next day, showing great on the palate with hint of red berries, light honey, crushed red and white flowres, lemon candy, and minerals. (1096 views) |
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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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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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