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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.7 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 20 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by AudunG on 10/30/2021 & rated 94 points: Rather spicy Pinot Noir aromas, so I guessed it was a Vosne. Lovely deep and seductive PN aromas with spicy notes. A wine for the nose! Delicious pure and soft fruit on the palate. Started, however, to deteriorate somewhat after a couple of hours in the glass. (1481 views) | | | Tasted by Nicephoras on 8/31/2020: Another great bottle, and yet in some ways so different from the 2007 M-G poured next to it. Whereas that was more about power, this is delicate; the nose is pure cherries which wafts from the glass. It's so pure, and shows what Roumier's wines can do with the right time. The palate is very pure clean fruit that I don't think is quite ready yet, but honestly, smelling it was most of the joy. Colin left his untouched for half an hour and he made the right call. (1751 views) | | | Tasted by The Vines That Bind on 8/9/2020 & rated 94 points: Sexy and racy nose that is very stylistically Roumier, but also with some earth and funk about it. Much more showy than the ‘02 Rousseau Ruchottes alongside. Straightforwardly delicious red cherry palate, texturally soft. Feeling like this is in an ideal drinking window at the moment but that there is more downside than upside going forward as this didn’t have the density and power of the Rousseau, even though this was the more showy wine tonight. (1786 views) | | | Tasted by brigcampbell on 5/18/2019: Some funk on the nose required decanting. Light musty aromas and just a touch of faint berry. Palate is light, mossy dried red berries. Kind of uninspiring and lacking any real verve. It's just okay and certainly not worth the tariff. At 20 years this seems past its peak. CT drinking window thru 2060? We'll certainly both be long gone by then. (2168 views) | | | Tasted by OenoEd on 3/5/2019 & rated 92 points: Seductive nose: tropical rainstorm, vanilla, musk, opens in the glass still, after 2 hour decant, sweaty sox on a Victorias Secret model. Regrettably, this fades in mid palate and finishes shockingly simple and uninteresting. Makes you exclaim: "What the hell just happened, where'd she go?" (1896 views) | | | Tasted by Paul S on 2/18/2018 & rated 94 points: Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru Dinner (Yan, National Gallery, Singapore): A super yummy wine. This had a seriously sexy nose right from the start - red cherries, toast, earth and spice, some sweet floral accents - absolutely lovely. The palate was wonderful too. Sweet and fleshy, yet pure and transparent at the same time, with beautifully deep flavours of red cherries seasoned with spice and violets. An absolutely lovely mouthful. Not quite as complex as one or two of the other Ruchottes bottlings on the night perhaps, but this was pure deliciousness - a wonderfully drinkable, almost sexy expression of the terroir. Yum! This was just about the right time to drink the wine I think - unusually for a 1999, I am not sure it has the chops to really age into the long term. (947 views) | | | Tasted by liber on 2/1/2018 & rated 96 points: Chez W, decanted 90 minutes, perfect cork and level, translucent red, leggy, youthful; aristocratic multi dimensional nose, black, fruit, spice, game, mineral, and more; surprisingly full, very long, persistent, pure and fresh, less developed than nose, grip and balance, will improve for decades, but attractive now. Scope to improve from current VF (18.5). (1709 views) | | | Tasted by BradE on 3/14/2017: Still impenetrable, and hard to decipher. Hold on to these. (2161 views) | | | Tasted by Eric Guido on 3/8/2017 & rated 93 points: The '99 Ruchottes-Chambertin is still so youthfully tight with crystalline red fruits, crushed stone, hints of forest floor and dried flowers on the nose. Angular textures gave way to amazingly pure fruit and brisk acidity with inner floral tones that lasted throughout the refined and youthful finish. You can only judge this wine on potential, yet I'm very excited to see where it's headed. (2000 views) | | | Tasted by KenK on 8/3/2016 & rated 93 points: Pretty red fruits and nice earthy appeal. Tense dry earthy flavors and great dark spice. Slightly hard, but wonderfully nuanced. Chewy and rich. Lovely. (2382 views) | | | Tasted by reichken on 4/16/2014 & rated 93 points: Koffmans- drunk side by side with the Rousseau version. This wine clear clean bottle still looking young and on the nose a bit rustic strawberries. Medium weight, somewhat closed, older school example, needs more time (3163 views) | | | Tasted by LWI on 1/18/2014 & rated 93 points: Saturday night wines: Blind. Slight bricking, dark; dark deep fruit, smoke, flint, complex nose with some tobacco; long finish, verging on being complex, obviously very young. I left it a glass for 5-6 hours and there was some development (albeit overrun by some spectacular wines later) (3598 views) | | | Tasted by -E- on 3/1/2013 flawed bottle: Leflaive vertikal: (Blind) Gone (3991 views) | | | Tasted by lepetitchateau on 10/28/2012 & rated 91 points: Very young still - bury this. (2855 views) | | | Tasted by SimonG on 6/7/2011: Rousseau Ruchottes for Pebbles (The Ledbury, London): Mid ruby. Quite dense. Slightly polished nose. Reasonably leggy, denser, fuller. Served blind with a flight of Rousseau Ruchottes, I guess 98 Rousseau Chamb. A little tight and slightly clipped at the moment. Time will tell ***(*)? (3952 views) | | | Tasted by reichken on 6/1/2011 & rated 90 points: bottle wasnt singing
needs more time (2363 views) | | | Tasted by reichken on 4/15/2011 & rated 91 points: Deep dark color. Very primary with high tonnes. Big bold but a bit polished. Young. Guess we see in a few years which way she goes (2315 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 2/10/2011: Big black fruit on nose with meaty aromas, but not (yet) particularly friendly or accessible on palate. This needed 3 hours in a decanter. Clearly very good potential. (2096 views) | | | Tasted by LBBURGJUNKIE on 12/18/2010 & rated 92 points: At Saturday tasting table at Knightsbridge. Excellent structure, great fruit, fine dusty tannins. Lovely red fruits with the hint of some secondary flavors. Profile was a little more producer than terroir in that the wine was more similar to the Roumier Bonnes Mares that we had previously, than a Gevrey. Finish was a little short for a Grand Cru from such a great vintage, but overall an excellent wine. (2025 views) |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, Christophe Roumier: Ruchottes-Chambertin (11/1/2015)
(Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Christophe Roumier, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Jan/Feb 2015, Issue #55, In the Bottle Red Burgundy Vintage Report
(Ruchottes-Chambertin- Christophe Roumier) Login and sign up and see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Jan/Feb 2006, Issue #1, Ruchottes-Chambertin of the Old Thomas-Bassot Estate
(Christophe Roumier Ruchottes-Chambertin) Login and sign up and see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Bonus Articles, Domaine Georges Roumier: Chambolle-Musigny’s Finest Domaine (May 2001, updated June 2003)
(Ruchottes-Chambertin- Roumier) Login and sign up and see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Bonus Articles, 1999 Red Burgundy in the Bottle (May 2002)
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Burghound, 1st Quarter, 2002, Issue #5
(Domaine Georges Roumier Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound (11/5/2001)
(Domaine Georges Roumier Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, March/April 2001, IWC Issue #95
(Domaine Christophe Roumier Ruchottes Chambertin) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, 1st Quarter, 2001, Issue #1
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| 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.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 Nuits on weinlagen.info |
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