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 Vintage2017 Label 1 of 43 
TypeRed
ProducerJean-Marc Millot
VarietyPinot Noir
Designationn/a
VineyardAux Faulques
CountryFrance
RegionBurgundy
SubRegionCôte de Nuits
AppellationCôte de Nuits Villages
UPC Code(s)7070334583503

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2021 and 2027 (based on 29 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 89.3 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 19 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 12/10/2023: Just a little bit medicinal and barnyard, maybe brett which I didn't think was there before. Not sure this is headed in the right direction... (689 views)
 Tasted by EhrlichDY on 11/26/2023: Pop and pour. Satisfying, classic, CNdV. Red berries, lush texture. Reminds me of the house wine that punches above its weight in a French restaurant. Drink now. (352 views)
 Tasted by PJRwine on 10/28/2023: Day 1 dark, sexy and seductive on the nose and palate. Surprisingly (to me) dark cherry, dark raspberry on the palate. Day 2 more structure, not as pronounced dark fruit. Great both days, but almost two different wines. (377 views)
 Tasted by Pancreatitis on 10/30/2022: Powerful nose of rocky, flinty mineralite, complex floral perfumes.
Beautifully beguiling feminine palate, red berries, limestone mineralite, lacy textured. (918 views)
 Tasted by signotim on 8/14/2022 & rated 90 points: First of four. Best on night 3. Should have at least 5 good years ahead (742 views)
 Tasted by Mario17 on 2/17/2022 & rated 91 points: Très expressif au nez comme en bouche, fruits rouges, cerises, un peu terreux, un vin vibrant et énergique, des tannins raffinés, jeune certes mais donne déjà beaucoup de plaisir. 91-92

Very expressive wine with cherries and a touch of earthyness, energetic with refined tannins, still young but gives a lot of pleasure right now too. (1322 views)
 Tasted by melvinyeowq on 11/24/2021: From the village of Comblanchien (not classified as a village in itself) just south of Premeaux (subsumed under NSG). Compared to a CdN VV I tried last year from the same vintage, this had lost some of its primary fruit. Only showed some glimpses of purple fruit but the sweetness was more prominent than the freshness. Seemed a little shutdown with some pruney flavours so hold for a while I think. (1310 views)
 Tasted by Wardyn on 5/28/2021 & rated 91 points: Deep and open aromatics of fresh Morello cherries, orange marmalade and subtle spices. This was less earthy than I last had it a year ago. Good red fruit intensity of medium bodied flavors, detailed texture with wiggly grainy tannins, red cherries, mineral inflected mid displaying crushed rocks, stones and soil. Very good length and long lasting finish. (1380 views)
 Tasted by Vas19 on 5/1/2021 & rated 88 points: Generic, not exciting (1236 views)
 Tasted by similia on 2/26/2021 & rated 90 points: One of the best cote de nuits villages i had so far. from a plot in comblanchien a bit south of the beloved clos de la marechale. this has great red berry fruit and minerality, enlaced by a floral/sous bois that fragarance that becomes quite enchanting with some air. good acidity/tannin structure gives it a more than decent persistence (1196 views)
 Tasted by Mvolkosh on 1/2/2021 & rated 80 points: Delightful, full red, dark berries (1022 views)
 Tasted by Wardyn on 6/27/2020 & rated 92 points: An attractive and expressive bouquet red berries, wet earth, rain forest, camp fire smoke, floral and potpourri wafts from the glass. Excellent intensity and richness of red berry fruits, medium bodied flavors, integrated earthy mix of forest floor and ends with a lengthy finish. Very good quality and charmingly delicious. (1297 views)
 Tasted by eoinhharkins on 3/14/2020 & rated 90 points: Consistent with last bottle, pretty nose of dark bright berry, minerals, some warm spices and floral aromas, juicy palate on the attack that becomes a little thinner on the finish, with a crisp mouthfeel throughout (1327 views)
 Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 2/19/2020: The last glass (five hours open) was the best - so lay it down. Delicious spice but not for lacking in fruit or acidity. Very finely balanced. (1539 views)
 Tasted by chibaken on 1/10/2020 & rated 91 points: Fragrant, pure cool blue fruit, backed up with solid but light tannin. Punches above weight, vg (1161 views)
 Tasted by eoinhharkins on 11/17/2019 & rated 90 points: Floral, spices, dark earth and bright berries, palate is elegant and persistent with real freshness to it, and a solid finish (1232 views)
 Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 10/10/2019: Wow that has a great perfume to it. This is dynamic. (1283 views)
 Tasted by rossi.wine on 1/7/2019 & rated 89 points: Pure fruit, fresh, spicy on the nose. On the palate good acidity, slightly mineral, lovely fruit, decent complexity and length. Good QPR. 88-89+ (1046 views)

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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.

Aux Faulques

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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.com

Burgundy

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

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