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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93.1 pts. and median of 94 pts. in 7 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by wineton.mee on 2/22/2024 & rated 94 points: This is brilliant. I rarely derive hedonistic pleasure from sparkling roses but this offered quite a bit of that. Pink salmon hues and on the nose, notes of strawberries, grapefruit, bruised red apples, nuts, and chalk. The palate was exciting; so vinous and dense, with a superb acidity spine to counterbalance that weight. Can definitely see the similarities between this and the regular Expression, which I also love. (271 views) | | | Tasted by burg_gram_Jason on 2/1/2023 & rated 95 points: Savart has out-Selossed Selosse when it comes to rose in 2017, and price adjusted or not, this to me is the best grower rose Champagne out there for its purity, depth, complexity and pleasure, right up there with big house's roses that have reached maturity after 20-40 years. I suggest you serve this with just a chill cooler than cellar temp (~50-53F) and use a Zalto Bordeaux or similarly sized stem. It's Burgundian in every sense of that over-used metaphor, in that there is true sense of vintage and terroir here, with no dosage and chemistry to hide behind. Truly an oustanding rose Champagne.
PS I am not entirely convinced a zero dosaged wine like this will need "years" of cellar time to show as some CT notes have suggested here. I bet 5-8years is where the apogee of consistent pleasure will be found, but if I had such a clear crystal ball, my life would be much easier than it is now. (839 views) | | | Tasted by Jammy Wine on 6/14/2022 & rated 90 points: Probably the most golden colour rose Champagne I have came across. Tasted blind and I thought it was a Pinot Noir dominant Champagne Blanc. Ripe and fragrant berries, nervy with a sharp focus. Zero dosage. Fermented in barrel. Only a few hundred bottles produced. (90/100) (1400 views) | | | Tasted by N.Bonaparte on 5/27/2022 & rated 94 points: Opened at Le Bernadine- this required every bit of 2 hours to open up. Really outstanding with great length and balance but years away from ideal drinking. I would suggest decanting this now for an hour or waiting 5 years. Will last for decades. (934 views) | | | Tasted by hprphf on 12/5/2021 & rated 93 points: Disgorged March 2021. Some air opens up a lot. Great clarity and backbone energy. Sublime acidity. 93-94 (1230 views) |
| Savart 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.comChampagne Le Champagne (Le comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne) | Grandes Marques & Maisons de Champagne (Union des Maisons de Champagne)
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Champagne - The French region of Champagne (including the cities of Rheims, Épernay, and Aÿ) was the first region in the world to make sparkling wine in any quantity. Today, the name of the region is synonymous with the finest of all sparkling wines, and wine-making traditions of Champagne have become role models for sparkling wine producers, worldwide. Surprisingly, the region of Champagne is now responsible for only one bottle in 12 of all sparkling wine produced. Styles of champagne range in sweetness ranging from an extra brut or brut 0, to the basic brut to demi sec to doux; some houses produce single vintage champagnes and others produce non-vintage (or incorporate wines/grapes of multiple vintages), often to preserve a specific taste; combinations of grape varietals; and colors, including a rosé. There are several sub-appellations, including the Valley of the Marnes river running from Épernay west, Massif de Saint-Thierry north and west of Rheims, Valley of the Ardre, the Mountains of Rheims (between Rheims and Épernay), Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, and Côte des Bar in the South. Champagne wine only uses three grape varietals (cépages): Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. |
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