External search
Google (images)
Wine Advocate
Wine Spectator
Burghound
Wine-Searcher
Vintages
2022
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
1999
1985
From this producer
Show all wines
All tasting notes
|
| Drinking Windows and Values |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.2 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 26 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 4/2/2021: Light red. Striking note of rose petals plus light green herbs on the nose. Light bodied, lively acidity, brambly red berry fruit, and a fine light dusting of soil. Elegant and wonderful for what it is. (1388 views) | | | Tasted by wgmccallum on 2/14/2021 & rated 90 points: Not a detailed note, but an excellent counterpoint to the rich and aromatic Clos Saron; a more subtle nose of red fruit and moist earth with a nice concentration of dry fruit on the palate. Excellent with cheese fondue. (1000 views) | | | Tasted by JL#Vino! on 11/26/2020 & rated 89 points: Very good. Nice with Thanksgiving dinner. (787 views) | | | Tasted by davidb18 on 7/7/2019 & rated 90 points: light-ish body. Great nose of minerals and unsweetened fruit. Minerals, citrus and a hint of cherry on the palate. a nice, easy but long finish. Great basic red burgundy. (1530 views) | | | Tasted by jnewman77 on 9/4/2018 flawed bottle: This bottle was off; smelled of prunes and soy and seemed like it had been heat damaged maybe. Disappointing, but it is usually a lovely wine. (1818 views) | | | Tasted by thomasjjackson on 8/30/2018 & rated 90 points: 2014 was the first "4" vintage without any problems and a lot of quality - Auberts domaine in Bouzeron is meanwhile a well known hidden champion; burgundy red with fast legs - nose with strawberries and mango - at the palate fruity with berries but still a lot of tannins - good finish - will increase in the next yrs - wait for 2 more years (1196 views) | | | Tasted by theronware on 8/1/2018 & rated 90 points: Not much to add to the chorus on this wine. Super entry level burgundy with balance and enough complexity to keep things interesting. (1466 views) | | | Tasted by davidb18 on 5/18/2018 & rated 90 points: Quality Bourgogne. great finish. flavors of berries and a hint of oak. Long finish. (1528 views) | | | Tasted by jnewman77 on 1/31/2018: This is a lovely Bourgogne; the nose is classic with tart cherry and red currant, spice, hints of stone, just a touch of sauvage. The palate has great acidity and energy, good fruit and definitely has the structure and balance to age for several years. To put this simply, this is classic Bourgogne from a classically styled year that gives me everything I want and expect at this level. (1462 views) | | | Tasted by mike l. on 8/10/2017 & rated 93 points: love this. tart right up to the edge of being too sour. great balance walking that line. (1657 views) | | | Tasted by Outplaying on 7/29/2017: Whits' note below describes this wine well. This was pretty good. (1518 views) | | | Tasted by whits on 6/18/2017 & rated 88 points: clear ruby appearance, smells of wet stones and crushed red berries, a light red with racy acidity, the palate shows cranberry, red raspberry, mineral and hints of blood orange, clean and precise, this was nice with baked salmon (1675 views) | | | Tasted by redwhiteandrich on 5/22/2017 & rated 91 points: Fruit and forest floor. (1716 views) | | | Tasted by wgmccallum on 2/19/2017 & rated 89 points: No detailed note, but a nice light burgundy with good acidity that went well with grilled salmon. Probably would score 88-90. (1393 views) | | | Tasted by Rgentile on 2/19/2017 & rated 87 points: Reddish purple. Red fruits, rose petal ad forest floor. Sour cherry, black fruits, some forest floor perhaps oak with medium acidity and medium finish.
Overall my first from the producer. This was nice but i doubt there is much development to be had so don't wait just enjoy them! (1804 views) | | | Tasted by Seth Rosenberg on 10/3/2016 & rated 89 points: PnPed. This is quite shy at the moment, and it's clear that this is a wine of restraint and elegance. The nose is cool with cherry, black cherry and a bit of wild strawberry. There is also prominent stony minerality, some dried red flowers, and a bit of stems. The palate enters subdued - dark and wound with stones, the midpalate shows quiet but pretty red blue fruits - the glimpses of cherry are encouraging. The finish dries out quite a bit with tough drying tannins. This has quite a bit of acid, and is pretty small-scaled Burgundy. Probably needs air/age. Will track this bottle. Nose - 4.5+/6, Palate - 5+/6, Finish - 4+/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1/2 = 14.5+/20 (with 15-16/20 potential.) (2351 views) | | | Tasted by maxima on 9/6/2016 & rated 88 points: Bu en succ avec le conseiller avec les 2 autres rouges Digoine et Montots sur 2014.
Assez léger et délicat, manque un peu de matière et de fruit, belle minéralité mais court en finale.
Correct, le moins apprécié des 3! (1682 views) | | | Tasted by bags on 6/21/2016: this needed at least a couple of airs of hrs of air to open. nice. (1631 views) | | | Tasted by sehill on 6/17/2016 flawed bottle: Corked. (1681 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 4/27/2016: Black fruit driven start that could almost seem New World, but textures fro middle to end that was unmistakably Burg. Good value wine for the near-term. Well done. (1952 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 4/23/2016: 2014 de Villaine Wines with Winemaker Pierre de Benoist (Dig Wines, San Francisco): Medium red color. Red fruits and brambly aromas, clay. Light to medium weight, a light dusting of clay, fine discrete fruit, earth, a touch of pepper, and lively acidity. Not overly ripe but lovely feel, good tartness, gentle tannins. Some richness on the mid-palate, then crisper finish. Very, very good and eminently approachable now. (1624 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| A. et P. de Villaine Producer website
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 Fortune 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 |
|
