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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.6 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 16 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Neurowine1 on 2/22/2018: This is spot-on village level Burg. Bright cherry, wild strawberry, some licorice and pretty flowers. While no one will be blown away by this, there is absolutely nothing not to like. With grilled marc-marinated moulard duck breast and wild mushrooms, I was not complaining! (1700 views) | | | Tasted by Neurowine1 on 4/30/2016 & rated 89 points: Yes this is really nice. Bright, effusive, round but well balanced with acid on the back end. While missing that special PC character this is a great showing that does justice to the region. No reason to hold these. (3161 views) | | | Tasted by tychill on 3/30/2014 & rated 90 points: Light but nicely balanced. Dark fruit. Tight but opened beautifully over the course of the meal. Enjoyed with seared bone in pork chop and vinegar sage sauce. I would buy this again. (4193 views) | | | Tasted by Blauweiss on 1/5/2014 & rated 90 points: Really attractive wine. Starts out a bit muted, but after the bottle had been opened for three hours it started to open up. Classic red burgundy, fragile, but sweet fruit, great acidity and length. Quite complex and a really nice drink! (4313 views) | | | Tasted by Rachel276@gmail.com on 11/27/2013 & rated 86 points: This wine, like most burgundies, needs some air. But once aired is a delicious and mildly complex experience. I would buy more, but I've heard it's out. (4412 views) | | | Tasted by Fred M on 9/17/2012 & rated 91 points: I like this Aloxe-Corton. Reliable, Tollot-Beaut is really a quality wine dealership. Drank straight from the cellar, let it slowly warm up, with grilled salmon, delicious match. (4175 views) | | | Tasted by Porchino on 10/14/2011 & rated 88 points: Very mineral a bit thin had at la grenouille (3556 views) | | | Tasted by lepetitchateau on 6/3/2011 & rated 86 points: An acceptable village but barely so - clearly not worth the price at the restaurant, but those in attendance were happy. This wine was quite light and inconsequential, but perfectly pleasant. The fruit was rather high-toned and thin in character, but that being said it was certainly true to its terrior. (2806 views) | | | Tasted by Biggsy on 5/18/2011 & rated 85 points: Transparent ruby with a peaty, hedgerow smelling nose. Full of red berry fruit, sweet supple tannins and a touch of tobacco. (2780 views) | | | Tasted by Barry Rothof on 4/23/2010 & rated 87 points: Medium red. Closed nose. Earth, dark fruit and mushrooms a bit tight, Needs time to soften and express some fruit flavors. (3319 views) | | | Tasted by Venturifan on 3/13/2010 & rated 87 points: Thin, disjointed, but has some nice dried fruit. Not a total loser but would not buy again. (2697 views) |
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Burghound, 2nd Quarter, 2008, Issue #30
(Domaine Tollot-Beaut Aloxe-Corton Villages Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Bill Nanson
Burgundy-Report (12/1/2008)
(Tollot-Beaut Aloxe-Corton) The nose is less effusive than the Champs-Chevery, though perhaps deeper. In the mouth there’s good concentration though the fruit is less obviously ripe as the last wine. Good balanced and a great finish. |
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| Domaine Tollot-Beaut Producer web This is a link to Bill Nanson's wonderful overview of the history and wines produced by Tollot-Beaut.
Domaine Tollot-Beaut
Domaine Tollot-Beaut was one of the first domaine to bottle its own wines back in 1921 when most growers simply sold their wines to the local negociants, and it has retained its ground breaking ethos to the present day. Under the meticulous control of Natalie Tollot, 5th generation, the domaine currently comprises some 24 hectares of vines, spread over a number of different sites in Beaune, Savigny-lès-Beaune, Chorey-lès-Beaune, Aloxe-Corton and Corton including small holdings in premiers and grands crus. Each wine produced is respectful of its terroir and perfectly represents the characteristics of the appellation.
Domaine Tollot-Beaut is a leading Burgundy wine estate in Chorey-lès-Beaune, principally producing Pinot Noir with smaller amounts of Chardonnay.
The estate consists of 24 hectares (59 acres) in four communes: Chorey-lès-Beaune, Savigny-lès-Beaune, Beaune and Aloxe Corton, and range from Bourgogne level through to Corton rouge and Corton-Charlemagne grand crus.
The estate is known for its high proportion of old vines from Pinot Fin, the original clone of Pinot Noir, and employs a nursery to develop clones of its vines for future planting. This helps explain the high quality of Tollot-Beaut's red wines from the heavier soils of Chorey-lès-Beaune.
In the vineyard, Tollet-Beaut does not use fertilisers, and green harvests are usually performed to limit yields. Grapes are harvested manually on a plot-by-plot basis. Red fruit is mostly destemmed and lightly handled to avoid crushing before going into fermentation tanks. Pump-overs take place for the first couple of days, with twice-daily punchdowns for the remaining eight to ten. Chardonnay is pressed pneumatically and starts fermentation in stainless-steel tanks before finishing alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrel.
Domaine Tollot-Beaut also has a reputation for its balanced use of oak, producing extra richness without overt oak flavors. Wines up to village level spend 16 to 18 months in oak barrels (with no toast), with around 20 percent new oak. This percentage rises to 60 for the Grand Cru wines.
Last updated 27-Oct-2016Pinot 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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