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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.3 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 40 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by PANYC on 3/13/2024 & rated 91 points: Just delicious red fruit with well integrated sous bois. Drinking really well now likely not to get much better, just really enjoyable now. (226 views) | | | Tasted by swade on 7/28/2022 & rated 90 points: Limpid red color. Breathes up cherry and sous bois. Lacey entry. Choke cherry, raspberry and a tart finish. Really fine and has filled out a bit since my last bottle. 90 (919 views) | | | Tasted by Cote d'Or on 5/30/2022: Tasted over 2 hrs
-med dark red
-high-toned gentle red fruit spice black pepper mild herbaceousness
-med+ acidity, med- weight crunchy if gently faded red fruit some early mature elements and an unusual cassis liqueur note on the finish, med/med- tannins with a bit of astringency from the acid
-on its mature plateau (920 views) | | | Tasted by Sotto325 on 4/27/2022 & rated 88 points: Tart, tartaric, tired. Bertheau Is normally so elegant. It was a disappointment to encounter high-toned crisp lingonberry, tart cherry and red currant notes followed by a somewhat thin center, lack of full finish and excess acid balance. It was not clear if there was green but something took away from the melange. Sell. (1074 views) | | | Tasted by kohada on 12/23/2021: Comes across riper than expected for Chambolle - delicious nonetheless. Raspberry liqueur and whiffs of bramble and spice to offset the ripeness. Not the most profound yet very drinkable over dinner.
EDIT: Really develops with some air. Do not make the same mistake I did and judge too early; really comes into its own with an hour to breathe. Spice notes and fruit intensifies and integrates. Word of warning to all who taste a small splash of wine soon after it's poured. Texture also much improved... can drink entire bottle myself now. Will not do so out of propriety and will share with the chef and maitre'd. (1200 views) | | | Tasted by Cote d'Or on 6/6/2021: Tasted over 3 hrs
-med dark red minimal clearing
-moderately expressive high-toned red fruit with an unusual hint of herbal black pepper
-med+ acidity, med- weight tart black cherry and a taut earthiness that lends a bit of rusticity, med tannins are a bit drying
-decent but not as elegant as this wine often can be (1330 views) | | | Tasted by _water.into.wine_ on 1/7/2021 & rated 89 points: This was very suprising. Serve me this blind and I'm probably calling this as New World! So much rich and intense fruit. Tart cherries. This is big and bold.
I'm on the fence as to whether I enjoy this! Haha (1299 views) | | | Tasted by swade on 8/9/2020 & rated 89 points: Raspberry purée, the kind you find at the grocery store. Tart on the tale. True to place. Notably sweeter than I expected considering the vintage. Not lean at all. Not terribly complex either. Chambolle though, and there is a lot to be said for that. 89 (1288 views) | | | Tasted by winemaker on 7/20/2020 & rated 92 points: Delicious! Tart cherry, iron earthy bits with some depth. I think this gets better from here. Very Chambolle. (1325 views) | | | Tasted by Nanda on 6/13/2020 & rated 88 points: Classic iron and earth character in a light-to-mid weight package in this vintage. Lots of acidity. Maybe some upside if this fleshes out. (1553 views) | | | Tasted by Burgnick on 3/7/2020 & rated 90 points: Forest berries and violets on the nose. Sappy cranberry on the palate. It was initially thin but gained significant weight as the night progressed. A solid village wine. (1490 views) | | | Tasted by Tavastgatan on 11/24/2019: Very good Chabolle village. Everything you can ask for.
91,5+p. (1339 views) | | | Tasted by Johnnybegood on 11/3/2019 & rated 90 points: This is a really nice wine. Noticeably better than 2011 I just has a few weeks past from this producer.
Medium Body with excellent focus, silky red fruit. This still has a mild acid spine but has tamed down considerably since release. This is a very well made village burgundy that will likely improve with several more years of bottle age to tame the acid and bring out more complexity. This has put on more weight since I first tried this four years ago. After so many warm and heavy vintages it is nice to taste one with class and purity like this 2013. The best vintage since 2010 in my opinion.
Give it several hours of air and enjoy otherwise hold until 2021. Score 90 to 91. (1094 views) | | | Tasted by winemaker on 9/22/2019 & rated 92 points: Excellent wine. Not watery or thin. Nice sappy red fruits. Just entering its drinking window. Delicious. (1428 views) | | | Tasted by IvanLi on 4/16/2019 & rated 92 points: As others have noted this is very Chambolle in style.
Lots of petit fruit rouge, red forest berries that is. Chambolle violets. Slight hints of dill, greenness. Light and airy.
On the palate it is all about cranberries, high but soft acids and moderate but slightly coarse tannins. There is not enough dry extract (as per Allen Meadows) and the overall impression of the wine is slightly watery and thin.
Whether it has room for improvement and will improve is an open question, but there is no denying it is a textbook example of mid-level village wine from Chambolle- Musigny. (1570 views) | | | Tasted by JOsgood on 12/16/2018 & rated 94 points: Fantastic bottle. Pure silk and lace with ample backbone. Very Chambolle in character. (1678 views) | | | Tasted by WMWG on 9/21/2018: Typical Bertheau in the sense that this has an airy profile with high-toned red-toned fruit and stony backbone and shows plenty of Chambolle character. Sharply acidic, very "2013". Ancillary notes of violet, ginger and beetroot. The acidity is slightly jarring on day 1.
Update: Day 2 - the sharpness has rounded out considerably and is showing forward beetroot and violet tones on top of red fruit and a typical Chambole base. Much improved and very good! (1490 views) | | | Tasted by Derek Darth Taster on 6/30/2018 & rated 89 points: 2013 Chambolle-Musigny Village Tasting (Extra Space): Tasted blind. 2013 Chambolle Village Tasting.
Appearance is clear, pale intensity, ruby colour. Legs.
Nose is clean, medium intensity, with aromas of airy earth inflected damp stones minerality, dark moist earth, red cherries, strawberry, hint of ripe bramble stems. Developing.
On the palate, dry, high acidity, medium alcohol, soft and smooth medium- tannins, medium body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of bright red cherries, freshly picked strawberries, earth. Medium+ finish.
Good quality Chambolle Village. I like the nose and the smooth mouth-feel here. The fruit profile on the palate just somewhat shy at the moment. Conservative score for now, this should improve with a few more years of age.
Guessing probably the Bertheau Chambolle if it was placed in this first flight. Has that light airy red fruit feel. (2007 views) | | | Tasted by viniferous on 3/24/2018: I have a few bottles of this, so I thought I'd come back to it tonight. The brownish, slightly muddy color hasn't changed; it's developing a nice bouquet, the black fruit - almost Merlot-esque - is accented with a fine cave aroma, damp stone and perhaps a hint of mushroom.
The wine is still potently acidic and alcoholic on the tongue; the effect is not unlike a Lemonhead candy, or a Sour Patch kid, although there is no sweetness, just a citric sourness. There is no detectable lactate, and I wonder if maybe the malolactic was omitted. The finish is pleasant, a bit of tannic structure and an unusual minty note.
The wine is not vinified properly, but it has its charms. Too bad! (1777 views) | | | Tasted by jnewman77 on 1/9/2018: This is a lovely Chambolle; beautifully aromatic nose with high toned red fruits and floral notes, just a hint of anise and mineral tones; the palate however is a fruit drenched limestone; very taut and slightly austere initially, it opens with air and food; remains a little tight and maybe a touch thin through the mid-palate, but overall this is classical Chambolle and quite tasty. Should drink well for a few years, but not one for the long haul. (1790 views) | | | Tasted by jaimetown on 12/12/2017: Lovely Chambolle-Musigny 2013 from Bertheau. Pop and pour, medium bodied red fruits, good minerality and verve. Just a pleasure to drink and enjoy. Not a stunner, but a wine that puts a smile on my face. Red burgundy for my soul. (1663 views) | | | Tasted by gzim on 9/1/2017 & rated 90 points: started out a little tight and shy, opened an hour before dinner. Beautiful light red, transparent and clear. light bramble and crisp red fruit, zing and youth. Nothing but upside, but enjoyable now.
saved a glass for tomorrow (1818 views) | | | Tasted by viniferous on 8/25/2017: Brownish-eggplant color, slightly muddy. Nose quite closed/weak; herbaceous note, opening after splash decant to elegant, deep purple plum jam/cave aroma, but nothing strong - had to strain to detect anything. Body medium. Front palate a torrent of unyielding acidity; an hour in the decanter opens the tannins up but even their pleasant structure cannot overcome the incredible acidity that washes away anything else.
Pair with orange juice - I don't see anything else standing up to this. I ate it with a rare steak and it definitely cleared the palate - it's like a chemical peel on your tongue. (1576 views) | | | Tasted by Sixchips600 on 7/15/2017 & rated 90 points: Had with the 2014 which was slightly preferred. Very pretty and classic nose of brambles, red fruits and chambolle perfume. Palate has some harsh acidity but is very pretty. Reminds me of a young 2008. Probably better to drink this young. (1706 views) | | | Tasted by CWang on 6/22/2017 & rated 90 points: A bit muted in the nose, yet still showing strawberries, mints, violets, and wet forest floors; tannic and tight on the palate, with berries and cherries, plus young tannins and wood spices; medium long finish; overall, 89-90 points at this stage; give it a few more years. (5406 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Domaine Bertheau (Pierre et François) Producer Article
Domaine Bertheau in Chambolle-Musigny can be summed up by two words–typicity and focus. Their work, as in all great domaines, starts in the vineyards, all of which are located in the village of Chambolle. Bertheau’s holdings would make any lover of great Burgundy drool. Not only does he have Bonnes Mares Grand Cru and Amoureuses Premier Cru (the best premier cru in Chambolle), but his other premier cru holdings are equally impressive–a blend of Baudes, Groseilles, Gruenchers, and Noirots. All of these parcels are very close together and Bertheau harvests them and vinifies them together, giving the wine spectacular complexity. Les Baudes happens to be located just below Bonnes Mares.
A very hands-off winemaker, François Bertheau allows the wines to express themselves–there is very little manipulation, very little racking, very little new wood (only 10% in total), and each wine is left to evolve slowly in barrel. These are classic Chambolles, emphasizing finesse, elegance, high-toned aromatics and silky textures. They typically drink well immediately upon release and remain balanced with aging–their approachability should not be confused with shorter life spans because these wines age beautifully.
Domaine Bertheau is a small but fine domaine in Chambolle-Musigny that counts some of the finest parcels in Chambolle. The domaine’s holdings include the Grand Cru Bonnes-Mares, the super Premier Cru Les Amoureuses and a number of other excellent Chambolle-Musigny Premier Crus. The 6.9-hectare domaine is planted with vines that are on average 50 years old.
The family estate had seen 3 consecutive generations of winegrower before first getting international recognition in 1989, when Robert Parker granted the domaine with a higher ranking than Domaine Comte de Vogüé in his Book “Burgundy: a comprehensive guide”. Pierre Bertheau was the proprietor and winemaker of the domaine at the time. François Bertheau worked alongside his father, Pierre, for twenty years before fully taking over the family estate in 2004.
Purist in style, Francois highly focuses on the peculiarities of each of his terroirs, he wants his Chambolles to be identified as such. The wines are classic Chambolles that emphasize finesse, elegant aromatics and silky textures. Typically drinking well immediately upon release, the approachability of these wines should not be confused with an inability to age!
In the Vineyard
As for all great domains the work starts in the vineyards.
Believing that terroir is paramount, François Bertheau thrives to better understand the particularities of each one of is plots and spends most of his time in the vineyard.
Mindful of the importance of healthy soils and biodiversity in the vineyard François follows the principal of lutte raisonée.
In the Cellar
Like so many of his contemporaries, Bertheau practiced what could best be described as a non-interventionist approach in the cellar.
All grapes are destemmed at this address. The fermentation occurs without the addition of cultured yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Very little pigeage and remontage are done to avoid an overbearing extracted style. Aging follows with minimal racking in a cellar where new oak seldom exceeds 10%. The Chambolle-Musigny village is aged in old foudres.
François Bertheau’s objective is to always preserve the genuine freshness that distinguishes the wines from Burgundy’s most elegant appellation.
Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru
This Bonnes-Mares comes from a 0.34 hectare-plot located in the best area of the Cru in the “terres rouges” section, where the soil is heavier and less stony.
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
Les Amoureuses
Bertheau’s Amoureuses comes from 3 different parcels planted with 40-45 year-old vines.
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
Les Charmes
This Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru les Charmes comes from 0.66 hectares of vines planted on limestone.
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
This cuvee is a blend, from 1.1ha of vines, of four excellent lieu-dits: Noirots, Les Baudes (just below Bonnes Mares), Groseilles and Gruenchers (both below Les Fuées, the two plots count some of the oldest vines of the domaine) All very close to one another, Bertheau harvests and vinifies all the parcels together.
Chambolle-Musigny Village
The Chambolle-Musigny Village comes from 2.9 hectares of 40-45 year-old vines planted on limestone.
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.infoChambolle-MusignyChambolle-Musigny is one of the smallest appellations of the Côte de Nuits, although given the tiny, fragmented nature of Burgundy vineyards, it manages to fit two exceptional Grand Crus (Bonnes Mares and Le Musigny) and a couple of dozen Premieres Crus. These wines are known for delicacy and tend to be light in body, but concentrated and with fragrant bouquets. The critic Robert M. Parker Jr. quotes French poet Gaston Roupnel as likening the region's wines to "silk and lace." |
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