Beau nez d'année chaude avec de la figue, de fruits cuits, d'epices douces avec de légères notes de terre et une pointe animale. Attaque large, dense avec un joli velouté et sans molesse. La seconde partie est moins convaincante avec des tannins secs qui raccourcissent le vin. Jolie aromatique finale sur le tabac blond et le sang.
Beau pinot dans le style 2003 qui m'a paru à boire pour que la sensation de sec ne grignote pas tout avec plus d'âge.
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This bottle was purchased at the winery upon release. The 2003 vintage characteristics have faded and the appellation is showing through along with the typicity of the winery. Lovely wine. No advanced sign of age. Beautiful PV Ile aromatics.
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I found this bottle at closeout at Flickingers. It was very nice, enjoyed it more than my prior review. Nice delineation and balance. I found this bottle more restrained. Thoroughly enjoyable.
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Despite its relatively low alcohol levels, the fruit comes off fairly ripe, with a big burst of dried red cherries and a slight stewiness to the palate; There are some secondary notes of earth and spice although they take a backseat to the ripe red fruits; A commendable effort in a difficult vintage, although I think this is starting to fade
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I always like this wine and I agree with some of the other notes - this is a good 2003. Nice full nose and fruit forward for this maker. Not bad, but it does not have the drive of the better vintages. Gets better with air. This wine always needs considerable time in the bottle and then decanting to be at its best, so perhaps it could improve, but I do not think it has the structure to age like the better vintages. This vintage would probably appeal more to California pinot drinkers as it is softer and less tannic.
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I very much enjoy this wine in off vintages, so it was interesting to try it from a hot vintage. It is atypical, but still has PV qualities. A hint of California style fruit, but still more balanced than a Cali Pinot that is double the price. Thankfully there has not been any more years like this.
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Great nose - fruit, floral. Palate - red fruit (cherry), floral, nice spice, slight earth. Strong minerality. Good acidity. Needs an hour or so of air. Probably still needs more time but really enjoyable now.
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I enjoy this style of wine. Bright, strawberry fruit is nicely balanced by earth. Color is a beautiful electric red. The nose and palate have so much juicy promise. He attack is equally promising as the light weight favors are full of fruit. Unfortunately, things do not finish well. There is a bitterness that really hurts the overall impression of the wine. Too bad as the weight and fruit are super. (86)
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Initially a nose of wet, old and dusty cellar. Fortunately, with time in the glass, these notes disappeared and gave way to dusty cherries and earth. The palate was dominated by tart cherries. Light bodied wine. In my view this wine has passed it's prime, but is still enjoyable.
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This burgundy was in a very nice spot. Oozing of strawberries and fresh red cherries, but also a hint of some more complex earthy aromas. The palate is medium boddied with fine red fruit, good acidity and still some structure to frame it all. I think the wine has reached it's peak. Sorry that i only have one bottle left:-(
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Ruby color. Nose of tart cherries, spice, earth. Similar on the palate with minerals and nice tannic structure. Good example of a well-built, simple red Burg.
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Straight out of bottle. Numb at first, after 2 hrs it starts to reveal some fruit and anise on the nose. A bit too foursquare and backward for my taste, but it may evolve and improve in a few years time. Not very 2003-ish (but it cant really shake it off either). This is no sip-wine, but to go with food it is rather versatile (imo). Decanting recommended.
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a clear deep (if you know what I mean!) red to the rim - strident bouquet - wonderful attack of red fruits followed through by ... more fruit(!) - lovely wine - I would be tempted to drink this wine soon - drink now
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This is quite full bodied for a Burgundy, and strong on fruit that is ripe and pure, but not over-ripe. On the finish the tannins are also ripe, and chewy. Very approachable and easy to enjoy. I am happy to have a case of this at a modest price. vg
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Unlike the last reviewer, I found this to be a big and fruity burgundy. Flavor is dominated by sweet cherry. Fairly grippy tannins; this will probably be better 6 months from now.
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Surprisingly dry and weak on the finish with very little fruit and substance. I suppose this is the flip side of this incredibly hot vintage: those who harvested early with underripened fruit resulted in mild bodiless wines.
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11/11/2023 - Marc C Likes this wine: 90 Points
Beau nez d'année chaude avec de la figue, de fruits cuits, d'epices douces avec de légères notes de terre et une pointe animale.
Attaque large, dense avec un joli velouté et sans molesse. La seconde partie est moins convaincante avec des tannins secs qui raccourcissent le vin.
Jolie aromatique finale sur le tabac blond et le sang.
Beau pinot dans le style 2003 qui m'a paru à boire pour que la sensation de sec ne grignote pas tout avec plus d'âge.
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5/17/2023 - dlduchon Likes this wine: 92 Points
This bottle was purchased at the winery upon release. The 2003 vintage characteristics have faded and the appellation is showing through along with the typicity of the winery. Lovely wine. No advanced sign of age. Beautiful PV Ile aromatics.
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8/20/2018 - dlduchon Likes this wine: 91 Points
I found this bottle at closeout at Flickingers. It was very nice, enjoyed it more than my prior review. Nice delineation and balance. I found this bottle more restrained. Thoroughly enjoyable.
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1/8/2017 - eluebchow wrote: 87 Points
Despite its relatively low alcohol levels, the fruit comes off fairly ripe, with a big burst of dried red cherries and a slight stewiness to the palate; There are some secondary notes of earth and spice although they take a backseat to the ripe red fruits; A commendable effort in a difficult vintage, although I think this is starting to fade
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10/10/2016 - vindictive wrote:
I always like this wine and I agree with some of the other notes - this is a good 2003. Nice full nose and fruit forward for this maker. Not bad, but it does not have the drive of the better vintages. Gets better with air. This wine always needs considerable time in the bottle and then decanting to be at its best, so perhaps it could improve, but I do not think it has the structure to age like the better vintages. This vintage would probably appeal more to California pinot drinkers as it is softer and less tannic.
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9/15/2016 - dlduchon Likes this wine:
I very much enjoy this wine in off vintages, so it was interesting to try it from a hot vintage. It is atypical, but still has PV qualities. A hint of California style fruit, but still more balanced than a Cali Pinot that is double the price. Thankfully there has not been any more years like this.
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2/12/2016 - JJKinch wrote: 92 Points
Great nose - fruit, floral. Palate - red fruit (cherry), floral, nice spice, slight earth. Strong minerality. Good acidity. Needs an hour or so of air. Probably still needs more time but really enjoyable now.
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1/2/2015 - tomandlu wrote: 85 Points
A delicious yet ultimately rather simple, mature, ripe Burgundy. The elegance of the site was there but the complexity was not.
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10/27/2014 - dbkitc wrote: 86 Points
I enjoy this style of wine. Bright, strawberry fruit is nicely balanced by earth. Color is a beautiful electric red. The nose and palate have so much juicy promise. He attack is equally promising as the light weight favors are full of fruit. Unfortunately, things do not finish well. There is a bitterness that really hurts the overall impression of the wine. Too bad as the weight and fruit are super. (86)
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3/31/2013 - MayValley wrote: 89 Points
Initially a nose of wet, old and dusty cellar. Fortunately, with time in the glass, these notes disappeared and gave way to dusty cherries and earth. The palate was dominated by tart cherries. Light bodied wine. In my view this wine has passed it's prime, but is still enjoyable.
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5/29/2012 - MayValley wrote: 91 Points
This burgundy was in a very nice spot. Oozing of strawberries and fresh red cherries, but also a hint of some more complex earthy aromas. The palate is medium boddied with fine red fruit, good acidity and still some structure to frame it all. I think the wine has reached it's peak. Sorry that i only have one bottle left:-(
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8/1/2011 - MayValley wrote:
Bouquet: Typisk pinot noir, blomster rød frugt lidt pebber. Smag: Grapefrugt stadig noget syre. Stillet i køleskab eftter vacumiseret.
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4/16/2011 - cgrimes wrote: 90 Points
Ruby color. Nose of tart cherries, spice, earth. Similar on the palate with minerals and nice tannic structure. Good example of a well-built, simple red Burg.
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11/9/2010 - lepetitchateau wrote:
The nose is gorgeous and starting to open; fruit is strawberry and white fruit-centered... still this needs more time.
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10/17/2010 - vine20 wrote: 88 Points
Ruby in color, subtle red fruit nose. Took 30 minutes to begin to open and showed a bit of red raspberry with very dry tannins.
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9/5/2010 - JesperR wrote: 86 Points
Straight out of bottle. Numb at first, after 2 hrs it starts to reveal some fruit and anise on the nose. A bit too foursquare and backward for my taste, but it may evolve and improve in a few years time. Not very 2003-ish (but it cant really shake it off either). This is no sip-wine, but to go with food it is rather versatile (imo). Decanting recommended.
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4/16/2010 - SimonG wrote:
Chris L's 'Minor Burgundy' Offline (RSJ, London): A full, slightly smokey nose, very lush and ripe but not overdone. A slight dryness to the tannin. Good though. **
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10/15/2008 - hargy wrote: 89 Points
a clear deep (if you know what I mean!) red to the rim - strident bouquet - wonderful attack of red fruits followed through by ... more fruit(!) - lovely wine - I would be tempted to drink this wine soon - drink now
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6/10/2008 - Jeff W wrote:
This is quite full bodied for a Burgundy, and strong on fruit that is ripe and pure, but not over-ripe. On the finish the tannins are also ripe, and chewy. Very approachable and easy to enjoy. I am happy to have a case of this at a modest price. vg
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11/25/2006 - mreinitz wrote: 89 Points
Unlike the last reviewer, I found this to be a big and fruity burgundy. Flavor is dominated by sweet cherry. Fairly grippy tannins; this will probably be better 6 months from now.
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3/23/2006 - BradA wrote: 86 Points
Surprisingly dry and weak on the finish with very little fruit and substance. I suppose this is the flip side of this incredibly hot vintage: those who harvested early with underripened fruit resulted in mild bodiless wines.
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