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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.9 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 23 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Puteljen! on 8/26/2023 & rated 92 points: Good stuff from fav producer Le Grappin. Most of the time I prefer their white wines, this is the only red that I regularly buy. Not that the reds are bad, just the whites are really good. However, this bottle really delivered. Good fruit and structure, some light spice, good lenght. Glad to have more in the cellar. (439 views) | | | Tasted by chbeaumont on 7/30/2023 & rated 90 points: Pale; strawberry & raspberry fruit, a gamey/farmyard edge; gritty tannins, refreshing acidity, some weight & rusticity ; plenty on long finish. Yet to peak Better with food. (441 views) | | | Tasted by culater on 4/1/2023 & rated 92 points: 16C, Coravin, Burgundy glas. No decant.
Before dinner; best bottle so far. Good acidity and grip. Fresh with earthy and dark/red Wild berries.
92++
Dinner: elk minne steak with juniper berry, lingonberry, sause with sherry, cream, wild fond, mess butter, soya. Not a great match, lager beer or a mature pomerol could been better. The food was a bit to rustic and some sweetness, but the wine is still great. (366 views) | | | Tasted by culater on 1/7/2023 & rated 92 points: Opened a bottle tested by Coravin earlier.
Wild raspberry, sand/earth, longer and more depth now. Drink in a year or two, think it peaks now.
92+ (407 views) | | | Tasted by culater on 12/17/2022 & rated 91 points: A sipp by Coravin vin. A nice mouthfeel and balance, but to short to store higher. But it is a good nice approachable one. (442 views) | | | Tasted by culater on 10/14/2022 & rated 91 points: A Coravin sip after dinner.
Red bright fruit, linear, acidity and tannins ok.
Would match as a buffé allround wine.
Might develop a bit. Wait 2 y and try again. With mozzarella tomato and pesto spagetti (428 views) | | | Tasted by larsth on 6/25/2022 & rated 92 points: Delicious pure and delicate fruit. Mainly red-fruited and fresh despite the warm vintage. Very nice now although still young. (490 views) | | | Tasted by Krassens on 4/18/2022 & rated 92 points: Agreeing with previous reviewer. Very beautiful. (520 views) | | | Tasted by jrick on 3/26/2022 & rated 92 points: A sweetness to the elegant red fruit, raspberry, strawberry and the works really, a mineral and cool feel that is admirable not least for the vintage but also seems like a producer mark. Great freshness, silky tannins. Super easy to drink and a hallmark Cote de Beaune. Delicious! (507 views) | | | Tasted by chbeaumont on 10/17/2021 & rated 90 points: Mid garnet; smart & inviting bouquet, neat, a whiff of warm earth & sous bois, impactful palate, a sweet edge to fruit, supple, alcohol intrudes slightly; easy going finish. Drink now & next 5 years. (611 views) | | | Tasted by Patrik Mellstrom on 7/23/2021 & rated 92 points: Smakrik för att vara en bourgogne. Härlig balans i vinet. Körsbär/röda bär, choklad, tobak, vanilj, lite rökta aromer. Mkt gott som vanligt från paret Nielsen! Måste addera att den var fantastisk till västerbottenost! (618 views) | | | Tasted by culater on 10/10/2020 & rated 91 points: Earthy, plum, strawberries. Keep it cool ar 16C (764 views) | | | Tasted by culater on 10/3/2020 & rated 91 points: Dark, dark fruits, dust, earthy, medium+.
Will be at peak in 5y. Meat is a good match. (644 views) | | | Tasted by Puteljen! on 1/3/2020 & rated 92 points: Nose is dominated by red fruit. The usual berries but also a strong impression of wild cherries. Also white clay, herbs, hints of stems and just a touch of varnish. Good depth and emerging complexity already. On the palate a bit more restrained, fruit not as dominant. Medium body, good acidity. Very mineral, at times almost salty. Quite silky but towards the finish some tannins make their presence known. Good lenght.
Very nice and already (or still?) approachable but good potential as well. (1202 views) | | | Tasted by stenbergs on 1/4/2019 & rated 95 points: Ett fantastiskt vin. Serverade och drack det till nyårsmiddagens huvudrätt bestående av stekt torskrygg med rökt sidfläsk, rödvinssås och baconbomb. Kanske lite i kraftigaste laget till denna mat men gjorde inte bort sig.
Kräver dekantering. Första flaskan fick en dryg timme i karaff, den andra lite kortare tid.
Tog inga noter men samtliga gäster tyckte det var väldigt gott. (1615 views) |
| Le Grappin 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.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 Beaune
Côte de Beaune (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne)
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