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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.5 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 40 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Force5 on 3/13/2024: Grumpy bottle; normally these are in their prime drinking window at 14 years. Distinctly reduced (sulfide) aromas on opening, partially dissipates over 2 hours but not completely. A sharp tannic edge partially obscures the fruit which seems a bit more primary than expected, also uncharacteristic for this wine at this age. Not overtly damaged but wondering if my bottles from this year are off. (201 views) | | | Tasted by swyang on 1/18/2023: This is no question a stunningly beautiful wine in the making! Superb texture, most refined, yet fresh transparency and wonderfully fine tannin. If you wait 5 more years, this would have put on some serious weight and its blossoming will be stunning. Cheers, (517 views) | | | Tasted by WeinBaum on 1/21/2021 & rated 91 points: Just very enjoyable burgundy. Light but vivid fruits and berries. A little weak on the finish but by then who cares. Medium Ruby, not brown edges, and still holding its own. At least two more years. This was much better than my last bottle a few years back. (877 views) | | | Tasted by Edv on 4/13/2020 & rated 91 points: Belle surprise que ce 2010: un fruit encore présent, une vivacité en bouche, un vrai plaisir à boire d'ici 2 ans. (1057 views) | | | Tasted by boredo on 3/27/2020: Decanted for two hours. Showing signs of age but retaining a fresh, juicy acidity. Aromas of cherry, apricot and rhubarb. Herbaceous with notes of spice, earth, and umami. Flavors of tart cherry, cranberry, and orange peel. Light bodied with soft and silky tannins and a medium finish of bright acidity. (904 views) | | | Tasted by charlesryder on 11/8/2019 & rated 90 points: Nice, light on the front, but finish fades too quickly. (933 views) | | | Tasted by LotionInTheBasket on 2/20/2019 & rated 92 points: I do dig this. It's light, the color is a see through dark Ruby. It has light legs. It's a lighter mouthfeel. And I am enjoying that unusual airy aspect I'm finding, yet alone in a burg. The nose is red fruit, rubarb, tea, and some earth. The front hits with raspberry, not a laser, just good fruit, smooth, that rubarb is there, tea moving to the middle, lower acidity, would not stand up to heavy food. The finish is the main disappointment, it fades away too fast. I've had Pommards as light and drilled it on the finish. This got lazy, so short, like the jump Ricky made for the balloon in Better Off Dead. The front would get a 94, the back gets an 87, call it an optimistic 91 overall. (980 views) | | | Tasted by d'Artagnan on 11/29/2018 & rated 86 points: Le nez floral, qui pinotte, est assez charmeur. Un vin en finesse, un peu trop acidulé, ce qui le fait paraitre mince. Il prendra plus de dimension après deux heures d’aération, mais l’acidité garde le dessus. Intriguant, mais tout de même décevant. Agréable, sans plus. 86 pts (1129 views) | | | Tasted by mat600 on 11/12/2018 & rated 91 points: Vin à point avec de très belles effluves de cerises. Finale longue pour ce vin de corps moyen. Doux et fin. 91 sur 100. (739 views) | | | Tasted by Barakahn on 9/1/2017 & rated 88 points: Overwhelming nose and palate of Strawberry. No pepper. Thin mouthfeel. Medium finish. Clean. Good with food. (1097 views) | | | Tasted by markricardo on 8/18/2017 & rated 86 points: The wine is light red, almost tea like, with light to medium body. The nose is not very expressive and the palate is mainly of strawberry, rhubarb, earth and herb. The finish is not very long. I can't say that I really liked this wine very much. However, it did have a bit more going on than the La Fourtune which was about the same quality. It was interesting to try but I will not be purchasing this wine again, especially for the current price. (1068 views) | | | Tasted by Yiannis on 10/30/2016 & rated 90 points: Pinot Noir in its purest expression. Medium to light garnet. Red cherries, raspberries, green tea, violets, spices and stalky scents on the nose. Medium to light bodied and silky-textured with balancing acidity and a medium aftertaste. Pure and clean. So enjoyable in its simplicity. (2236 views) | | | Tasted by JM_MadTown on 10/1/2016 & rated 91 points: This wine has developed nicely and has become much richer. A lovely nose of red fruits and green tea. On the palate, it has sour cherry, red currents, blueberries, violets, minerality and zippy acidity. This is really in a good place for drinking. (1118 views) | | | Tasted by quaffnov on 3/14/2016 & rated 88 points: PnP, the nose is light cherry and flowers leading into a palate with more cherry and a slight tartness with a mineral vein coming to the forefront. Light bodied with a shorter finish this does better paired with food, not a stand alone drink. (1513 views) | | | Tasted by mat600 on 2/13/2016 & rated 83 points: La déception de la semaine. Le vin semble encore difficile d'accès. Des tannins rêches sur une bouche qui manque de fruit. Un nez "funky". Pas mauvais mais terne. Ma conjointe n'a pas retrouvé le fruit de la bourgogne dans celui-ci. 83 sur 100 (1198 views) | | | Tasted by Mackmoo on 2/7/2016 & rated 86 points: Fruity, sweet, simple. (1207 views) | | | Tasted by JM_MadTown on 10/31/2015 & rated 90 points: I think this wine has developed very nicely. It has notes of Bing cherries, red currents, and a hint of green tea. It has really nice fruit, but also minerality. (1073 views) | | | Tasted by JM_MadTown on 8/1/2015 & rated 89 points: This is a lovely red Burgundy from the Côte châlonnais. It is light bodied, with light red fruits, including bing cherry and red currents. It has a nice acidity, which makes it go well with food. (1103 views) | | | Tasted by acyso on 12/15/2014 & rated 88 points: Very light and lovely on the nose, with tons of bright fruit aromas -- think tart red cherries and red currants. The palate is still quite young with a bit of astringent tannin showing, as well as a very gentle dose of green that keeps things interesting. Light and refreshing, this is probably best just slightly colder than cellar temperature. Lovely now, but I don't expect the fruit to disappear in the next two or three years, while the tannins might soften a bit. (1694 views) | | | Tasted by Jscalia on 9/16/2014 & rated 90 points: Beautiful. Light-bodied. Full of bright cherry fruit. Slight tartness mid palate. Mild, sweet tannins. (1341 views) | | | Tasted by Happy Sommelier on 8/17/2014 & rated 81 points: A very light flavour profile of cherry with a tad of esrthiness but not enought to warrant the price. (1514 views) | | | Tasted by Gargantua on 6/13/2014: Grands Jours de Bourgogne 2014 Day 4: Young Talents, The Heart of Burgundy 3-20-14: Lovely lean, tart apple! (2310 views) | | | Tasted by spacewrangler on 5/1/2014 & rated 80 points: Everyone overrates this wine b/c it's made by Villaine. It's not a bad wine, but it's not worth $32. Odd nose, slightly disjointed. Green and stem elements. Stern and sharp on the palate, frankly it's not drinking well at all. BH rates this 89, gee that's not score inflation due to producer, is it? Nah. ;) (1523 views) | | | Tasted by drbarta on 11/15/2013 & rated 89 points: Pinot noir blind tasting. Germany, Burgundy, Hungary. (Szeged, Hungary (at the"club")): Tasted blind. Fresh berry-fruits, earthiness, pinot-like spiciness. Medium body, good savour intensity, delicate, biteable. Good focus on midpalate, has drive, medium-plus finish. Fine grained, little dusty tannins, vivid acidity, has grip, clean and refreshing. Very good in its class. 20 Euro (2353 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 7/6/2013: Aubert de Villaine 2010/2011 Whites and Reds (San Francisco Wine Trading Company): Light ruby. Lively black fruit and anise aromas. Essentially delicate but lovely feel and body. Moderate finish, light remaining tannins. Very good Bourgogne, but one has to ask if you would buy this instead of say a Premier Cru Savigny or Beaune for the same price. (2120 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)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.La Digoine On weinlagen-infoFrance 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 Chalonnaise Single vineyards on weinlagen.infoBourgogne Côte Chalonnaise Vineyard map on weinlagen-info |
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