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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.2 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 14 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by glou.sf on 12/28/2023 & rated 92 points: The nose needed a bit of air to wake up, which revealed red fruit, a hint of medicinal notes, underwood, pine notes, and berries. Nice acidity with some tannic structure on the palate with flavors of red cherry, strawberry, and some tertiary notes that are just starting to emerge. Good finish. Interesting and well made wine that kept improving throughout the night. It's not super pleasurable right now, but it's likely to continue to evolve. 92+ (407 views) | | | Tasted by ledocq on 11/26/2023 & rated 89 points: My first note was "Emperor = no clothes," which is a little harsh. But we sipped on this all night and even after 6 hours I was asking myself if this was subtle or boring. No one else at the table commented on it. (288 views) | | | Tasted by DougLee on 1/14/2022 & rated 91 points: Translucent ruby. After 2 hours of air a wafting nose of hothouse violets, steely iodine, fine soil, cinnamon. Layers of iron-laced, pure red fruit on the palate supported by austere, noble velvety tannin and balancing bright acidity. Long finish of berry, earth, and bramble. Pretty darn nice with roast chicken. (1240 views) | | | Tasted by Cote d'Or on 1/4/2020 flawed bottle: Mildly corked (1522 views) | | | Tasted by Cote d'Or on 1/4/2020: Tasted over 3 hrs
-nearly semi-translucent minimal bricking
-mild reduction blows off leaving a very pretty red-fruited nose
-med acidity, med weight and concentration with excellent balance and a surprising power if not a lot of complexity, red-fruited in nature mixed in with some soil mineral notes and a faint medicinal twang that accompanies the med tannins
-so satisfying, first time with this wine and must say it is impressive now with a lot of upside especially for a 2011, distinctly different (perhaps more structured/powerful) than Lafarge's Volnays though also distinctly different from neighboring Clos des Mouches, #gottaloveburgundyterroir (1784 views) | | | Tasted by Goldstone on 12/13/2019 & rated 88 points: Boys' Vosne Romanee Long Lunch (Artyzen Club, Shun Tak Centre, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong): Brightly jeweled medium yellow hay colour. Nose is slight Comte cheese and a hint of smelly socks...but not in a bad way. Palate is fresh acidity combined with some good weight....like slightly under-ripe bananas with their pith. Quite sweet on the finish. Nothing complex here. 88-89. (1667 views) | | | Tasted by vintage_whine on 8/10/2019: deeply perfumed and weightless on the palate. its open for business now. really beautiful (1494 views) | | | Tasted by Jimaronson on 6/14/2019 & rated 92 points: Silky smooth and pleasant Beaunne. Sensed a hint of nutmeg along with a calm and sophisticated style. Nice acidity and plenty of fruit. Drinking right on now. Enjoy if you have a bottle. Don't wait as it will begin to fade from here Serve cool. (1038 views) | | | Tasted by rlove on 1/2/2018 & rated 90 points: The perfumed nose was rather exotic on first pop but settled down in the glass to a balanced bouquet of strawberry, rose, and button mushroom. Sweet on first sip, leading to a somewhat thin midpalate before fattening up on the finish, which has a pleasant, lingering minerality. Silky finish. Good now but better with rest. (1158 views) | | | Tasted by soyhead on 3/23/2017: soft strawberry with good minerality, elegant and somewhat simple. nice for what it is (1571 views) | | | Tasted by Eric Guido on 7/30/2016 & rated 91 points: Floral up front, then exotic sweet pear, olive, and wild herbs. On the palate, I found silky textures with ripe apple, spice and contrasting saline-minerality. A buzz of acidity lingered through the finish, along with hints of ripe apple. (2482 views) | | | Tasted by DBunk on 5/21/2016 & rated 89 points: Smokey rhubarb mulberry and raspberry leaf. Some charred wood and muddled berry acid. Good but perhaps a tinge of the vintage greenies? Nonetheless Beaune we go. (1848 views) | | | Tasted by KVM on 5/25/2013 & rated 90 points: He has 1 hectare of les Aigrots of which 70% is red. Medium red. Fragrant Very good red fruit, complex fruit. Noticeable oak. As always this is well balanced structure but will need time to resolve the oak. (2865 views) | | | Tasted by godx on 4/24/2013: France 2013 - Côte d'Or; 4/24/2013-4/26/2013 (Beaune): Tasted at the Domaine. From barrel. Touch of green on the nose with firm and slightly bitter tannins. (3189 views) |
| By Allen Meadows
Burghound, April 2013, Issue #50
(Domaine Michel Lafarge Beaune "Les Aigrots" 1er 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, January/February 2013, IWC Issue #166
(Domaine Michel Lafarge Beaune Les Aigrots) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (11/29/2012)
(Dom Michel Lafarge, Les Aigrots Premier Cru Beaune Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Nov/Dec 2012, Issue #42, The Extremely Elegant, Low Octane and Unquestionably Outstanding 2011 Vintage in Burgundy.
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| Domaine Michel Lafarge 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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