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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.7 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 8 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 11/12/2023 & rated 87 points: On opening this I was surprised to find a wax disc on the cork beneath the capsule….it looked like overkill. Then I noticed the 2016 vintage cork. Makes sense to avoid confusing the retail customer who might otherwise ask why the difference netween the cork and the label. Not an issue to me, people need to use surplus stocks
Anyway, an earthy style pinot, much, much better when we got to the cheese course (599 views) | | Tasted by JeffClaude on 10/26/2023 & rated 82 points: Needs to open up. Age will probably help this wine. (529 views) | | Tasted by rama on 7/14/2023: The nose reminds me of a Pommard from the Sonoma Coast. Full bodied but not overly ripe. Nice fruit, gentle dusty tannin, mineral backbone. Very good and wish I had more. (641 views) | | Tasted by SpenceP on 6/8/2023 & rated 89 points: Needs 55 minutes in the glass to fully wake up. Strawberries, spices, flowers, ripe red plums, blood, minerals, hint of grilled chicken, fairly long aftertaste. Enjoyable. [Tasted from both the Conterno and Jancis Robinson glasses. The glasses differed in the details, but led to the same overall reaction. The description merges both glasses. I am perhaps being a tiny bit stingy in the score, but not by much.] (666 views) | | Tasted by stbraunt on 6/7/2023 & rated 91 points: Really nice, basic pinot. Good value - nothing spectacular, but long finish and not too sweet. (641 views) | | Tasted by Rune Schwartz on 7/22/2022 & rated 90 points: Burgundy style. Some classical strawberries and raspberries with a herbal touch. A touch of well balanced oak on the palate. Well made but lacks personality. (522 views) |
| Joseph Cattin 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.Steinbach 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.comAlsace Vins d'Alsace (Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins d'Alsace)
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