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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.2 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 24 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 4/17/2023: Domaine Vacheron Dinner (Swift & Sons, Chicago IL): Lighter styled with some pronounced tannins. this is easy to enjoy, but still slightly rugged. (1677 views) | | | Tasted by Raage on 3/2/2023 & rated 90 points: Du caractère solaire, de la myrtille et du café, du cassis et de la pivoine, des épices, voilà un nez entêtant et diaboliquement parfumé qui n’évoque pas immédiatement la Loire! Mais si ces millésimes chauds nous éloignent des typicités habituelles, le résultat peut aussi être sympathique.
La bouche est ronde, structurée et chaleureuse, on dirait un Terroir solaire de Bourgogne flanquée d’une belle acidité … qu’un léger boisé fondu n’abîme pas (plus). La belle salivation ferait presque oublier les 14°! (940 views) | | | Tasted by DougLee on 9/3/2022 & rated 90 points: Translucent dark ruby. Nose of intense violets, acrid berry, earth. Bigger wine on the palate but just keeps its balance, revealing vivacious black cherry fruit brimming with acidic vibrancy and a bit of headiness. Late-appearing notes of tea and red plum. Firm but not obtrusive tannin. Moderately long finish of piquant red and black berry gripped by earth and hints of iron. A sappy Sancerre rouge which carries its 14% relatively well. (1097 views) | | | Tasted by Raage on 7/1/2022 & rated 89 points: Tout en finesse sans être vraiment léger, mûr et digeste à la fois, ce pinot ligérien offrait des aromes griottés épicés, au boisé fondu, teinté de notes de sous-bois (deja bien evolué).
C’est à boire, la matière est souple, très légèrement végétale derrière et s’eloigne un peu du style bourguignon plus terrien. (1373 views) | | | Tasted by rfrankle on 6/27/2022: Delicious. Ripe figs, hint of earthiness (1015 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 6/10/2022: Dull red. Oak and bright black cherry on the nose. Light to medium body, some sappiness from the wood. Beautiful sweet ripe red fruit, lowish acidity and tannins, lingering oak spice at the end. Simple, warm vintage wine, but very good now. (1126 views) | | | Tasted by Hickey987 on 4/16/2022 & rated 87 points: Fun white. Sweet taste at first but not too sweet. Good fruity flavor. Fun wine with appetizers or daytime drinking. (787 views) | | | Tasted by fanglangzhe on 2/20/2022 & rated 90 points: vibrant red fruits (cranberry, raspberry, cherry), a slight earthy/soil note, hint of peppercorns, gentle understated oak, nice high acid. (947 views) | | | Tasted by Deux Chevaux on 12/27/2021: Light bright ruby. Savory strawberry. Elegant, fine, with refreshing acid backbone. Certainly no blockbuster, and that’s for the good. Very enjoyable over three nights, we tried to purchase more, but alas, sold out. (827 views) | | | Tasted by AudunG on 9/25/2021 & rated 90 points: Delicious Pinot Noir aromas with raspberries and strawberries, and some natural wine tendencies. Fresh and intensely fruity. (996 views) | | | Tasted by Neecies on 9/13/2021: Gabe's. Ripe and sweet on initial opening, some iodine, gets peppery with time. (1002 views) | | | Tasted by Conocedora on 8/30/2021 & rated 93 points: An elegant Pinot from Sancerre, this wine is a delight for the senses with plenty of ripe bing cherry and plums on the palate, light tannic structure and a juicy, luxurious mouthfeel. The nose offers hints of forest floor and smoke. Enjoyed with maple-miso glazed salmon. Superb! (857 views) | | | Tasted by slulkin on 8/1/2021 & rated 89 points: Drank over two nights. First night the wine was very angular and disjointed on the palate with tart red fruit and baking spices. Was not very impressed. Night two however, what emerged after 24 hrs was much improved. A more harmonious, softer wine with a range of sweeter red fruits, spice and some floral notes. Score splits the difference between night one and night two.
Based on Alexander Smith's review I was tempted to say I had an off bottle but maybe it just needed a lot of air. (880 views) | | | Tasted by Alexander Smith on 6/18/2021 & rated 93 points: Wonder berry, cherries, florals, spring herbs and orange peel aromas, the palate is bright and fresh with lush red berries, blood orange, rosehip, chalky acidity, a focused mid-palate with a long lingering finish. Great personality! Sancerre is too often associated with SB, and I must admit this is the first Pinot I have tasted from there (from my memory), and I was more than impressed, this is a solid 92-93 point wine with decent aging potential and for $50 you won't find a lot of wines from Burgundy at this quality level. (1413 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 4/7/2021: Some tart cranberry notes to it. Cherry tart. And flush and lively on the palate. Does tastes like its got some oak on it. Soft. (882 views) | | | Tasted by Obi-Wan Cannubi on 3/5/2021 & rated 90 points: Gjennomsiktig frisk rød.
Røde bær og innsmigrende lett krydret pinot-parfyme.
Frisk og fin fersk frukt med bringebær og jordbær. God syre balansert mot fruktsødmen. Lett i kroppen, men likevel med fin fylde. Lang, med noe stikkende syrlighet.
Bra for pengene. Kunne likt litt mer fylde og konsentrasjon, men da er vi oppe i høyere prisnivå.
God! (736 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 9/30/2020: And then some bright cranberry fruit on this. And then tangy on the palate. (1180 views) |
| Domaine Vacheron Wine Doctor page on VacheronPinot 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.comLoire Valley Vins du Val de Loire (Interprofession des Vins du Val de Loire)
Jancis Robinson vintage reports
Wine Spectator vintage reports
Wine Scholar Guild vintage reports
2016 vintage:
"Quality and concentration is good, with Chenin Blanc being particularly noteworthy in 2016 while Sancerre is thought to be the best of the Sauvignon Blanc appellations. Cabernet Franc is 'delicious, ripe and fruity' according to Loire courtier Chris Hardy." - Jancis Roninson
2017 vintage reports:
Jancis Robinson
Vinfolio
"2018 wines will not be typical of the Loire rather they will have the characteristics of wines from much further south" - Philippe Gilbert
2019 vintage:
Academie du Vin report
"the warm 2019 vintage is characterised by a surprising freshness" - Jim Budd
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