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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.3 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 135 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by MLipton on 2/10/2024: What a difference five years have made. What was once a tightly coiled wine has now opened up, revealing a richly fruited, somewhat dense, earthy and meaty expression of Pinot Noir. It still has plenty of acidity to give it a clean finish and mostly likely continue to mature for another 5-10 years. (355 views) | | | Tasted by SirFred on 1/10/2024 & rated 93 points: Aromas of red fruits, cedar, and damp soil, with sweet floral notes emerging with further aeration. The palate is suave, with tart cherry flavors, and spices. Has a long finish, with lingering minerality. A good value wine that is drinking beautifully with many years of prime drinking remaining. (430 views) | | | Tasted by weezie on 1/3/2024 & rated 90 points: Drank via Coravin over the course of a month. Nice red burg, although a bit acidic and pretty light mouthfeel. (387 views) | | | Tasted by weezie on 11/13/2023 & rated 91 points: Drank via Coravin. Didn't give it much air, which may have done it a disservice. Nose of ripe red cherries, with perhaps ahint of menthol. On the palate, more bright red cherry fruit- quite ripe. Fruit forward, but lacking the tertiary mineral, terroir and/or forest notes I was hoping for in a red burg or this age profile. Based on other reviews, I'll give it more air next time to see if that helps. Nonetheless, thus was a pleasant enough weekday red burg. (652 views) | | | Tasted by dbkitc on 10/29/2023 & rated 93 points: This wine continues to thrill. Lightly colored but big on impact. Mature red fruit mixes with florals and earth to deliver a complex, inviting wine that disappears far too quickly. Nearing peak drinking yet has a long life ahead. The most underrated Domaine in Burgundy IMHO. (93) (711 views) | | | Tasted by wgmccallum on 1/3/2023 & rated 95 points: Not a detailed note, but this is really coming into its own now. Pale ruby. The complexity and power of the nose brings tears to the eyes, an indescribable mix of red berry, dried rose petals, baking spice, cedar, and something beyond. Aromatic red fruit on the palate, high acids, light tannins, low alcohol, long acid finish with an intense aromatic back note. The first time I am seeing this wine blossom. (1060 views) | | | Tasted by 14frimaire on 11/5/2022: Delicious but still young. Needed two hours of air to get going. (1139 views) | | | Tasted by wgmccallum on 3/14/2022 & rated 94 points: Light ruby. Redcurrants, roses and lilacs, deep soil tones on the nose. Red fruit on the palate, salty and present and balanced, medium acids and light tannins beautifully melded in a wonderful lightness of being. Medium finish. 12.5% alcohol. Perfect with miso glazed salmon and coconut stewed collard greens. (1860 views) | | | Tasted by JWG on 12/12/2021 & rated 91 points: Soft nose of earthy, floral. Palate is gamey and dark, earthy fruit, with a bit of spice. (1937 views) | | | Tasted by wgmccallum on 8/5/2021 & rated 93 points: Pale garnet. Aromas of red berry, candy, damp undergrowth, all in a warm balance. Clear spread of red fruit on the palate, permeated by inspiring acids, well modulated progression to along aromatic finish. Perfect with slightly spicy Tanner crab cakes. (2089 views) | | | Tasted by wgmccallum on 11/17/2020 & rated 92 points: Shy complex nose of red currants, cranberries, roses, dark earth tones, hedgerow, with a hint of white pepper. Lovely line of dry salty fruit on the palate with with backend aromatic acids moving into the lingering tannic finish. Wizened and lively, wild and wise. A wonderful accompaniment to Feast takeout of duck with cabbage and sweet potato. (2445 views) | | | Tasted by dbkitc on 11/6/2020 & rated 91 points: I’m having a very different experience than many recent tasters. I find nothing thin or tart in this bottle. The color is light ruby and it is light weight. However, there are wonderful elegant waves of strawberry fruit and violets that wash over the palate and penetrate the nose. Purfumy. Pretty. There is enough on the finish to make it seem complete though I was hoping for a bit more. In spite of this, I absolutely love the purity and style. Feel like I am smelling the vineyard when I stick my nose in the glass. Love this producer. Very nice if not truly special. (91) (2285 views) | | | Tasted by Ckaz44 on 10/12/2020: Thin and tart. Continues to underwhelm. (2052 views) | | | Tasted by cct on 9/30/2020 & rated 92 points: I underestimated this wine 8 years ago.
A beautiful cherry fruit and floral nose. Perfumed, supple and sappy on the palate, all while maintaining lift and a sense of detail/ fineness. More cherry and to a lesser degree forest berry fruit, moss, and lovely inner mouth florals with a little savory rare meat and herbal slant in the background. All this delivered with a giving, supple, and graceful palate feel. Some cooling green herbs and stems on the back end. This has come into its own beautifully. Drinking at peak with no fear of decline anytime soon. Long on the back end. (870 views) | | | Tasted by brianakrin on 9/27/2020: About the third day it softened a bit. Still somewhat disjointed. Certainly not a 1er cru quality wine. (1802 views) | | | Tasted by Ckaz44 on 6/1/2020: Tart and thin (1919 views) | | | Tasted by brianakrin on 4/28/2020 & rated 89 points: Still tart and thin (1433 views) | | | Tasted by Comte Flaneur on 4/4/2020 & rated 90 points: Some bright red fruits and meaty, gamey, savoury notes; nothing showy, modestly proportioned, somewhat towards the rustic end of the spectrum for red burgundy, but rather delightful. Drinking well now. (1709 views) | | | Tasted by Jeremy Holmes on 2/3/2020: A fabulous nose of raspberries, rose petals and smoked meats. It is mid-weight in the mouth, with plenty of savoury nuance and a touch of fruit bitterness providing freshness to the finish. Really quite wonderful with pheasant dumplings. (1770 views) | | | Tasted by Pknut on 1/27/2020: Five years since my last bottle. This begins rather dry, with gentle strawberry-rhubarb and black tea notes. As I wrote five years ago, this is lacking in fruit sweetness, but it does have an elegance and poise that I appreciate. Some damp soil notes emerge on the palate. It's graceful, poised and demure, but I would prefer more fruit sweetness. (1888 views) | | | Tasted by dbkitc on 11/22/2019 & rated 91 points: I am a huge fan of this Domaine. This bottle builds with air: so light, so pure, so intense. A winey intensity that is quite savory. Should drink well for the next 5 years or so. (91) (1661 views) | | | Tasted by DaleW on 10/4/2019: Tart red fruits (raspberry and cranberry), blood orange, bright. B+/B (1813 views) | | | Tasted by vespasian on 7/16/2019: Very pale, an orange tinge at the rim; vegetal nose, sweet leaf litter. Attractive perfume actually. A touch of spice and feint strawberry; nice texture, this is actually quite pretty until it dries out and is a little sudden on the finish. Holding on, you'd want to drink this now ideally. (1862 views) | | | Tasted by JWG on 5/26/2019 & rated 91 points: Beautiful floral nose shows itself very quickly and gets a bit more intense as its open for a half hour. The palate is balanced with an initial hit of strong pinot noir juice and some earth and a touch of spice, with a lively acidity as it comes to an end. (1788 views) | | | Tasted by brianakrin on 5/15/2019 & rated 89 points: simong 5/9/19 notes nailed it. Closed, sharp acidic with light fruit core hiding underneath. Bleah (1803 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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View From the Cellar, Mar/Apr 2014, Issue #50, Domaine Chandon de Briailles: One of the Crown Jewels of the Côte de Beaune
(Pernand-Vergelesses “Île de Vergelesses”- Domaine Chandon de Briailles) Login and sign up and see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Jan/Feb 2014, Issue #49, The Vastly Underrated and Supremely Elegant 2007 Red Burgundies
(Pernand-Vergelesses “Île de Vergelesses”- Domaine Chandon de Briailles) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (6/5/2009)
(Dom Chandon de Briailles, Ile de Vergelesses Premier Cru Pernand-Vergelesses Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, 2nd Quarter, 2009, Issue #34
(Domaine Chandon de Briailles Pernand-Vergelesses Ile de Vergelesses 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Jan/Feb 2009, Issue #19, The 2007 Burgundy Vintage: Delightful Reds and Brilliant Whites
(Pernand-Vergelesses “Ile de Vergelesses”- Domaine Chandon de Briailles) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (1/13/2010)
(Domaine Chandon de Briailles Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Ile des Vergelesses) Dark cherry red color; hibiscus, baked cherry nose with a touch of stemminess; tart, tangy, red fruit palate with firm, ripe tannins; medium finish (needs at least 5 years) 91 points |
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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.Ile des Vergelesses 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
Côte de Beaune
Côte de Beaune (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne)
Vineyard maps on weinlagen.infoPernand-Vergelesses 1er CruThe appellation
At the confluence of two valleys, the appellation of Pernand-Vergelesses, perched between 290 and 360 meters, is in the northern portion of the Côte de Beaune. The AOC Pernand-Vergelesses covers 123 hectares: 90 hectares of red of which 44 are Premier Cru and 53 of white of which 17 are Premier Cru.
“Sous Frétille” has been classified as a Premier Cru since 2001 (but only for white wines.) The word “Frétille” is a derivation of “forestelle”, or forest in old French. Hence, “Sous Frétille” indiquates the geographic location of the parcel, just under the forest.
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