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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.8 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 247 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Peter Spijker on 5/11/2024 & rated 91 points: Didn't make a detailed note, but this was lovely. (282 views) | | | Tasted by Biskuit on 4/17/2024: Always enjoy this one. (529 views) | | | Tasted by jlgnml on 1/15/2024 & rated 90 points: Lots of lemon, some yeasty tones on the nose. Good finish. Lively. (1100 views) | | | Tasted by 1fyuragi on 11/24/2023 & rated 92 points: Sboccatura: 5 ottobre 2022 / R19. Colore giallo paglierino brillante con intensi riflessi dorati. Perlage fine e persistente. Al naso risulta intenso ed estremamente dettagliato: alle note più fresche di mela verde e frutti rossi (ribes e amarena), si sovrappongono sentori più complessi di brioche e crosta di pane, nonché una leggera nota vanigliata in chiusura, proveniente da una vinificazione totalmente in legno. In bocca è corposo e avvolgente, dotato di grande persistenza aromatica e profonda mineralità, che contribuiscono a smorzarne la grassezza iniziale, dando maggiore vivacità al sorso, pur senza perdere in complessità. Finale medio-lungo. (884 views) | | | Tasted by drrobvino on 11/18/2023 & rated 94 points: Beautiful and profound this evening.
This Brut Nature, BdN is just firing on all cylinders.
Paired this evening with caviar and chips...just a stunning example of how "just right" it was this evening.
Tense and nervous on the finish. Drink through 2025+. (989 views) | | | Tasted by Philip_Bundpropperne on 9/22/2023 & rated 92 points: Rating: 4,2/5,0. (1384 views) | | | Tasted by jlgnml on 9/3/2023 & rated 93 points: Lots of weight on the palate, oxidated color and nose, took time to open. Experiment with the next btl and decant. Drink. (1246 views) | | | Tasted by hargy on 8/14/2023 & rated 93 points: I loved this - it does pour a gentle yellow almost pink - not a kind bouquet but what a wine: subtle but with a complexity that develops in the glass - may well get better and better (1087 views) | | | Tasted by acyso on 8/5/2023 & rated 88 points: Saturday hangout at Domaine (Chicago, IL): Disgorged January 21, 2021; R18. From magnum. I didn't really love this -- it was archetypal for very low dosage (if any) champagne, causing the palate to miss out on any weight and gravitas. Plenty of acidity, this felt a little sharp overall. (1608 views) | | | Tasted by 1W2T on 7/7/2023 & rated 91 points: Oj vilken skillnad mot för 3 år sen, idag oxiderad och otroligt smakrik! Kan knappast utvecklas mer! (1117 views) | | | Tasted by Wine Canuck on 7/1/2023 & rated 90 points: An Epic Summer Wine Weekend - Year 2; 6/30/2023-7/2/2023 (Muskoka, Ontario, Canada): This pours pale gold in the glass. Light on effervescence. The nose is of burlap, dried white cherry, dried lemon peel, and chalk. The palate is high in citrus and green tinged acid. I had noted this felt like very low dosage, not realizing its a Brut Nature. The finish isn't terribly long showing rocks and chalky mineral. Not my style, but good for what its clearly aspiring to be. (1283 views) | | | Tasted by Ghoulardi on 5/27/2023: Bronze with quite an agressive, persistent mousse. This is the prototypical Pinot Noir Blanc de Noir in my opinion — clear red fruit, bruised and red apple, and a hint of nuttiness. Good but didn’t fit the mood tonight. I’d love to see what age does to this b (943 views) | | | Tasted by drrobvino on 5/10/2023 & rated 93 points: Consumed upon arriving at AQS. Gorgeous, crisp, Brut Nature. Just what the doctor ordered. (904 views) | | | Tasted by chatters on 4/23/2023: En Primeur campaign for the 2022 vintage Day Two (Bordeaux): tartly citric and frankly unpleasant. A touch of battery acid… (1607 views) | | | Tasted by wineamateur on 3/25/2023: A slight pinkish tinge reveals this as a blanc de noir (100% PN in fact). Exuberantly bubbly, it has an oxidative yeasty character, with hints of strawberry and black currant bush cuttings. Good weight in the mouth with a prominent fizziness. There’s a forbidding streak of acidity that means the flavours linger and tingle in the mouth for a very long time (1095 views) | | | Tasted by Vanja1 on 3/17/2023 & rated 93 points: NV.
Lys strågul, klar og ren.
På duft: epler, epler, epler, marsipan og søt bakst.
Fin kropp, fin mousse og fin lengde.
Ekspressiv vin med dybde og balanse, bra med syre og friskhet og allerede flott utviklet.
Spennende! (958 views) | | | Tasted by jlgnml on 2/12/2023 & rated 94 points: Darker and more lushish color. Lots of weight n the palate with a long finish. Really quite good. Drink or continue to hold. (1284 views) | | | Tasted by cristalmania0813 on 1/19/2023 & rated 79 points: 시종일관 좋지않은 양주향이 지배
노즈 팔렛 피니쉬 모두 부족 , 좋게 말하면 깔끔?
하지만 그 양주향은 오래간다
구매가격을 생각하니 80점대로는 안될 듯
바틀의 문제일지도 (1306 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 1/14/2023 & rated 88 points: Quaffable. (1347 views) | | | Tasted by slanum on 12/31/2022: R.16 Good, though not a standout bottle this time. (1145 views) | | | Tasted by drrobvino on 12/31/2022 & rated 93 points: 3rd of 6 magnums, from 2012 base, DG 04/2016.
Drank this wine to cheer OSU into the championships.
The wine was amazing, in spite of OSU barely falling short.
Lemon tart, patisserie, salinity, green apple, and chalk.
Beautifully precise on the long and enticing finish. Drink through 2028+. (952 views) | | | Tasted by Shay.Aldriedge on 11/13/2022 & rated 92 points: I’m between 92-93 here. I bought this at the same time as the Marguet Shaman 17 I opened two weeks ago and wanted to try them fairly close together for comparison sake (both are grower, zero dosage), and the V&S wins (more body/richness).
Jan’21 disgorgement. Gold in the glass. I’m not a fan of decanting champagne, but I do love drinking champagne from wider bowl glasses to air them out gently, which this benefitted from. Doesn’t have that really brisk Carmex aromatic I get with many lean grower champagnes. It sports a gently oxidative flair with golden pear, red apple, and honey roasted cashews. The palate has a distinct bakers yeast note along with classical chalky limestone too. It was a match made in Heaven with lobster corndogs! Will purchase again. (1290 views) | | | Tasted by noviga on 11/12/2022 & rated 90 points: Green apple. Toasty (1041 views) | | | Tasted by HandmadeHomemade on 11/7/2022: Very good. Decanted for 2hrs had closer to cellar temp. Red fruits, mineral, loose carbonation, high acid, med body. Fun (1157 views) | | | Tasted by GrapeScott on 6/26/2022 & rated 91 points: Disgorged December 18, 2016 with a 2014 base. Has a distinctive pink-tinged deep gold color. Nose shows some oxidized and leesy notes, with marzipan, orange peel, pear and quince. Delicate mousse, with pink grapefruit, almond skin, lemon curd and a long, limestone finish. Bone dry but with excellent body and balance. (1649 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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View From the Cellar, Jul/Aug 2018, Issue #76, The Abbreviated Spring 2018 Champagne Trip And Other Recently Tasted Bottles
(NV Vouette et Sorbée “Cuvée Fidèle” Brut Nature NV Lot R14 (Buxières sur Arce)) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Champagne: The 2017 Summer Preview (Jul 2017) (7/1/2017)
(NV Vouette & Sorbée Brut Nature Fidèle Sparkling White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Champagne: The 2016 Summer Preview (Aug 2016) (8/1/2016)
(NV Vouette & Sorbée Extra Brut Fidele (2012)) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Champagne: The 2016 Summer Preview (Aug 2016) (8/1/2016)
(NV Vouette & Sorbée Fidéle (2011)) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (4/28/2015)
(NV Vouette & Sorbée, Fidèle Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut ampagne White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Gary Walsh
The WINEFRONT (11/15/2014)
(NV Vouette & Sorbée Champagne Cuvee Fidele Extra Brut) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Champagne – A Wine For All Seasons (Nov 2013)
(NV Vouette Et Sorbée (2010) Extra Brut Fidèle) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (4/30/2013)
(NV Vouette & Sorbée, Fidèle Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, November 2012
(NV Vouette & Sorbee Fidele Extra Brut) Subscribe to see review text. | By Brad Baker
Champagne Warrior, July 2012, Issue #14, Champagne Tasting Notes
(NV Vouette et Sorbee Fidèle) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Tamlyn Currin
JancisRobinson.com (5/10/2011)
(NV Vouette & Sorbée, Fidèle Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut NV Champagne White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Brad Baker
Champagne Warrior, December 2010, Issue #9, Champagne Tasting Notes
(NV Vouette et Sorbée Fidèle) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, December 2010
(NV Vouette et Sorbee Fidele Extra Brut) Subscribe to see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, December 2009
(NV Vouette et Sorbee Fidele Extra Brut) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Champagne: The Last Frontier (Dec 2009)
(NV Vouette Et Sorbée Extra Brut Fidele) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, October 2009, Issue #36
(NV Vouette et Sorbée Extra Brut - Cuvée Fidèle White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Brad Baker
Champagne Warrior, July 2009, Issue #3, Champagne Tasting Notes
(NV Vouette et Sorbee Fidele - 2006 base) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Peter Liem
ChampagneGuide.net
(NV Vouette et Sorbée Fidèle Extra Brut (R06)) Subscribe to see review text. | By Peter Liem
ChampagneGuide.net
(NV Vouette et Sorbée Fidèle Extra Brut (R05)) Subscribe to see review text. | By Peter Liem
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(NV Vouette et Sorbée Fidèle Extra Brut (R08)) Subscribe to see review text. | By Christie Dufault, ACWP
Sommelier Journal, December 2009
(NV Vouette et Sorbée Extra Brut Fidèle, Champagne, France) This Champagne left me speechless and my heart pounding. Before tasting, I knew the facts: barrel-fermented Pinot Noir from a tiny, Demeter-certified Biodynamic vineyard in Buxières- sur-Arce (a village closer to Chablis than to Reims), bottled without dosage. But nothing prepared me for the exquisite entry on the palate, the linear tension, and the discreet effervescence. The complex flavors of quince, jasmine rice, and calcareous rock are nothing short of stunning. Sommelier's Choice: Top Releases of 2009 |
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| Vouette et Sorbée Producer website 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.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.ChampagneThe vineyards of Champagne on weinlagen-info |
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