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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.9 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 21 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Jeremy Holmes on 1/31/2024: A gorgeous nose of red berries and rose petals. Taking on a hint of earthy development. Silky against the gums, some mineral crunch to the finish. Not overtly complex, but very delicious. (379 views) | | | Tasted by Charlie Carnes on 8/19/2023 & rated 92 points: This was a really gorgeous 2017. This Mercury, was so red fruited, with spices, and dusty clay mineral. I loved its balance and poise. An lovely drinker and food friendly wine. (532 views) | | | Tasted by Goodwine4ever on 7/10/2023 & rated 89 points: Comme la plupart des rouges de Villaine, c'est frais, croquant, plein de fruit rouge acidulé, bref ca pinotte sans être complexe.
Maintenant qu'il est rendu 60$, il s'agit d'un mauvais rapport qualité-prix. (667 views) | | | Tasted by 10xM on 11/26/2022 & rated 90 points: Didn't get a chance to focus on taking notes but it was red fruited, delicious, bright acid, clean, pure, balanced and tasty. (803 views) | | | Tasted by plvnst on 11/13/2022 & rated 88 points: Een mooie Mercurey, met frisse zuren en de verwachte griottes. Heel mooi gevinifieerd, heel aangename wijn. (770 views) | | | Tasted by Musigny1955 on 10/14/2022 & rated 90 points: {Cellared since release, #1 of 6, perfect fill} Lighter-styled Mercurey with red fruits, currants that improved over 3 hours, no rush to drink, not yet at peak. Very satisfying without being terribly complex or dramatic, seems all of a piece without anything sticking out as unbalanced. Would give this another 2-3 years but not criminal to drink now, would decant. (798 views) | | | Tasted by 10xM on 6/16/2022 & rated 90 points: Wine is purple and clear ruby color. I was able to see through the wine. Smell of raspberries and cranberries, little wood and brioche. Taste of red fruit, wood and acid. Wine is very well made and harmonizing much as it can considering its youth. Very good wine to drink young and to age. (792 views) | | | Tasted by mmcdds on 2/9/2022 & rated 91 points: This is a really good Mercurey that was drinking well shortly after opening with surprising depth to its earthy, dark red fruit and minerally sous bois undertones. There is a very subtle, intriguing, slightly barnyardy note that adds quite a nice nuance. Fully mature to my tastes. Delightful and, in my opinion, a reasonable qpr. (1017 views) | | | Tasted by RonniePiemonte on 1/13/2022 & rated 92 points: High toned delicious pinot. Use of old wood is done really well. (937 views) | | | Tasted by RonniePiemonte on 4/26/2021 & rated 90 points: Very enjoyable. Complexity is present but still some way to go.
Served with roast turkey breast. (1310 views) | | | Tasted by decaturwinedude on 1/17/2021 & rated 88 points: Blind. Not a ton of personality. Nose shows some young pinot fruit. Red fruit. Cherry. My wife kept saying it was Pleasant. It's Open for drinking. Could be pinot from anywhere. Leans new world. Especially compared to the Suchot next to it. (1651 views) | | | Tasted by Pancreatitis on 11/13/2020: Dark fruited, leather, refined animale, mineral nose.
Weightless sappy raspberries, violets, hint of sauvage. Feminine and refined. Delicious! (1431 views) | | | Tasted by jviz on 3/26/2020 & rated 90 points: This wine was a bit of a chameleon even after several hours of air. Candied red fruit or earthy forest floor? It couldn’t decide. Almost a little cola as well. Very pretty wine for which I don’t have much context. (2133 views) | | | Tasted by Xavier94 on 3/10/2020: Very charming at the moment and far less rustic than many Mercurey rouge. A nice combination of blueberry, violet, pomegranate, dill and fresh beets give this wine a lifted charm at the moment and unlike the firm tannic structure associated with Mercurey, this is very drinkable at the moment. Needs just a little time to show more of its material. Graceful. (1815 views) | | | Tasted by carstenf on 3/8/2020 & rated 89 points: Very nice and elegant PN. It was easy to drink and a joy too. Reminded me about a NZ Pinot. (1417 views) | | | Tasted by whits on 12/5/2019 & rated 92 points: perfumed with intoxicating aromas of red berries, lavender, brick and fresh brewed black tea, energetic and alive on the palate, deep flavors of dried berry, fresh herbs, strawberry and mineral, even more mineral on the finish, outstanding terroir, a complete wine that is beautifully structured, all together elegant and would pair well with an elegant but un-heavy meal (1430 views) | | | Tasted by aagrawal on 10/28/2019 & rated 86 points: Wine Dinner (Blue Plate, SF): Limited nose with red fruit, slight spice; palate is medium bodied, red fruit, a bit simple; short finish. 86-87 (1753 views) | | | Tasted by Le Gaulois on 9/20/2019 & rated 87 points: Joli nez mais la bouche était un peu fade, la comparaison avec des gros canons n'a probablement pas aidé.. sa jeunesse non plus malgré une carafe de 2hr. (1210 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 9/6/2019: New 2017 Releases from Domaine de Villaine (San Francisco Wine Trading Company, San Francisco): Dull red. Funky red fruit, bitter finish. I have to think this was flawed. An outlier compared to the rest. (1499 views) | | | Tasted by NewportP on 6/14/2019 & rated 92 points: Take me to the river . I Let it breath in the decanter/ glass for an hour. And enjoyed over three from there . lovely young garnet colour . The nose is fresh and racy . Rising fruit waiting to calm down . But a beautiful cooked strawberry raspberry cherry nose - with a touch of faint mint or dill ? Doing some great things allready . Super clean with punchy harmonious fruit . Lovely long finish . Can't wait to try another this time next year . (1168 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.Les Montots 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
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