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| Drinking window: Drink between 2018 and 2023 (based on 28 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 10 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Kirko80 on 10/21/2023 & rated 88 points: This bottle was better, darker to look with a stronger nose but still not much fruit. Very smooth and a very drinkable and moorish wine. (164 views) | | | Tasted by Kirko80 on 9/11/2022 & rated 84 points: Not much to note on the nose and very light in colour. Fruit taste quite limited. Quite well balanced but does not do it for me. (482 views) | | | Tasted by Keith Cooper on 5/7/2022 & rated 89 points: Opened 60 minutes before pouring to accompany venison. Medium cherry colour. The nose shows maturity, plums, earthiness. The palate shows tertiary flavours including cranberries, toffee. Soft, well balanced, quite long. I think this is now at full maturity and unlikely to improve. (575 views) | | | Tasted by Keith Cooper on 10/23/2021 & rated 90 points: Drunk with friends to accompany chicken pie. My focus was more on chatting with friends, but we all agreed this is just great now. Soft and smooth, great Burgundy at a sensible price. Fresh plummy fruit. Moreish. (802 views) | | | Tasted by Richard Holmes on 11/23/2020 & rated 90 points: My last bottle. I'll be more patient next time because this was just great - nice open fruit, fine tannin and moderate acidity all in balance. Not your average Bourgogne Rouge. (1082 views) | | | Tasted by rwpalmer on 6/4/2020 & rated 88 points: This is really singing now. Nicely integrated and still showing lovely fruit. Not big, but just what you want at this level. (1046 views) | | | Tasted by Richard Holmes on 10/16/2019 & rated 89 points: Tannins still quite prominent but notes of strawberry and undergrowth coming through nicely. Medium length. (1046 views) | | | Tasted by rwpalmer on 9/1/2019 & rated 85 points: I initially thought that I was grabbing a bottle of the Haut Cotes de Nuits and was surprised how light this was, with the fruit, to my taste, rather piercing in the cranberry/pomegranate range. Surprising for a 2015. Okay, but I'd definitely pay the little extra for the fuller HCdN. (910 views) | | | Tasted by Richard Holmes on 1/19/2019 & rated 89 points: I think this is just coming into It's drinking window. The nose is initially quite muted with some darker fruit, which follows through on the palate, with some oak in evidence.
In time the oak seemed to dissolve away and lovely, slightly earthy, Pinot fruit was to the fore, supported by light(ish) tannins and fresh acidity.
Very nice, and should improve over the next year or two. (871 views) | | | Tasted by rwpalmer on 8/20/2018 & rated 88 points: Dark colour. Vinous round dark berry nose of old vines. Ripeness and intensity. The hand of the winemaker delightfully hidden letting the quality of the fruit shine. Terrific value. (725 views) |
| Domaine de Bellene 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.Vieilles Vignes Old Vine/Vieilles Vignes (Wikipedia)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
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