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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93.3 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 15 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by bbq_grandcru on 1/24/2024 & rated 91 points: In a nice spot, long life ahead. Approachable and balanced now, but somewhat one dimensional fruit that hopefully gains some further depth. (357 views) | | | Tasted by Matt T on 11/24/2022 & rated 93 points: Perfect cork. Decanted for about four hours before dinner. Pleasant nose. Dark fruit with some spice. A good amount of complexity with a medium to long finish. Smooth tannins. Very long life ahead, and the structure and fruit bode well. (858 views) | | | Tasted by bbq_grandcru on 6/29/2022 & rated 93 points: Dark bold fruit, medium body. Has nice life ahead of it but is drinking beautifully now. Nice big flavor profile and finish. (1111 views) | | | Tasted by rc@ughey on 9/1/2021 & rated 93 points: Still stupid young but very enjoyable, with deep brambly fruit that has started to deepen in middle age. This has an extremely bright future and I'd love to find more. At least a couple points of upside here. (1632 views) | | | Tasted by Handy1 on 6/26/2021 & rated 93 points: From mag opened day before not decanted. Instant hit at neighborhood party. Cherries some spices some dark fruit also. Not overly acidic ready to go. (1407 views) | | | Tasted by Claret & CdP Gang on 10/18/2018: Darkish, funky nose, gamey, raspberries, silky on the palate, still bit tight so we left half of the bottle to sit for an hour & it really blossomed, floral & pretty aromas with a savoury tinge, delicious with upside potential with more age (1971 views) | | | Tasted by _water.into.wine_ on 10/18/2018 & rated 94 points: I really enjoyed this wine and possibly my favourite from a line up of 4 burgundies in the evening. Clear in the glass, ruby red, with a dark core. Game and cherries on the nose, with hints of marzipan with air. Softens after an hour open and delivers a smooth and balanced experience. I would love to drink this in another 10 or 20 years.
Drink 2025-2040+ (2624 views) | | | Tasted by Kemo Sabe on 10/14/2018 & rated 95 points: Hesitated ordering this as 05s are just beginning to come around and Montille's wines usually need 20+ to start to get there. This wine was killer right off the bat. Complexity and balance. Good nuance yet still young and very vibrant. Red candy, bright cherries, dark fruits, spices, smoke and hints of black fruits. Very well put together wine that should drink beautifully for 20+ years. (1951 views) | | | Tasted by Collector1855 on 6/22/2018 & rated 94 points: During a Pommard dinner. This was good but could not keep up with the Courcel. Precise palate, tannins a touch too dry though, aromas are good with undergrowth, clay, spices. (2557 views) | | | Tasted by ehodin on 4/21/2017 & rated 94 points: At a game dinner, with grilled quail - alongside a Martinelli PN that was so overwhelming, the Pommard receded a bit into the background - none-the-less classic and drinking beautifully; this my rating: deserved better from the group (2556 views) | | | Tasted by markricardo on 1/1/2017 & rated 93 points: The nose shows classic bing cherry, earth and floral notes with the palate exhibiting the same but with medium body and substantial sweet tannins, as expected from this vineyard. Drank over 3 hours with very consistent tasting notes. Although the wine was pretty amazing by itself, when pair with duck, it was truly outstanding. Drink now or within the next 5 or 6 years - a very good Rugiens. (1729 views) |
| Domaine de Montille Producer websitePinot 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.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 de Beaune
Côte de Beaune (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne)
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