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| Community Tasting Notes (average 94.9 pts. and median of 95 pts. in 11 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by CamWheeler on 9/15/2018 & rated 93 points: An incredible birthday dinner: Darker gold colour. Ozone, musky perfume, slate, red currant and light herbal undertones. Rich on the palate with plenty of power and drive, really pushes through strongly. Like where there is now, it's not as piercing as the 1992 but is still excellent. (2109 views) | | | Tasted by Jeremy Holmes on 10/12/2015: Some caramel, quince and candied apple on the nose. Very rich, round and opulent in the mouth. Quite meaty and cut with citrus fruits. Powerful Champagne but classy none the less. (3185 views) | | | Tasted by kastrom on 12/31/2014 & rated 97 points: A fantastic wine with a bready nose and layers of of fruit like apple cinnemon. The color was golden with a great mousse after 20 years in the celler, I just want more of this (3191 views) | | | Tasted by godx on 12/8/2014: A heavier, richer and more powerful with compared to the two bottles of Krug. A large and powerful nose. Really nice acidity on the finish. Finishes fresh and bright despite the bigger richer profile. This has incredible intensity with enough freshness to avoid being heavy or overdone. A really special bottle of Champagne and a treat to taste. Outstanding. (3318 views) | | | Tasted by kmforster on 8/22/2012 & rated 97 points: Wow. Can't wait to try to '90. A very special bottle, but I
Iked '75 and '76 R.D. even better. (4493 views) | | | Tasted by Jossik on 5/4/2011 & rated 87 points: Naso antico, complesso, frutto rosso, ma molto evanescente, bocca quasi metallica, pesante di liqueor. Difficile da bere, gran delusione (3800 views) | | | Tasted by jkoenen on 3/12/2011 & rated 94 points: Dreamtasting #2 (Restaurant de Watermolen, Kasterlee): (*, open label) Very traditional, classical, oxidative, yeasty nose. Fresh, fermenting bread-dough, white sultanas, pecan and hazelnuts, dried apple. Very subtle, hardly noticeable mousse, amazing depth and complexity. After a while there is some fruit emerging from the depths of this wine. It remains a fairly reserved and austere champagne, but this truly is a 'dreamwine'. Period. 18,5/20 (3598 views) | | | Tasted by Zweder on 3/12/2011 & rated 96 points: Yeast, bread dough, a bit oxidized in a pleasant way, apples, cinnamon and other spices. Delicate, refined, special. Many layers. Very tasty. Pleasant light mousse. A feast! (3241 views) | | | Tasted by jamiekutch on 10/24/2009: Absolutely out of this world! The sheer balance from the entry to the finish was worthy of 100 point score. The nose was intoxicating with a palate that had incredible weight and length. Towards the top of the heap in Champagne experiences I have had and truly left me hunting for more. (3660 views) | | | Tasted by CamWheeler on 9/18/2007 & rated 95 points: An excuse to drink my only bottle of VVF (Sydney, Australia): Amber coloured. The nose is stunningly complex with chocolate, fennel, vanilla, five spice, earth, truffles and saffron. A refined palate with delicate flavour and rather than the explosiveness I was expecting. Softly textured and with very good length, I would put it at its peak now. A challenging, uniquely interesting wine. (3425 views) |
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U.S. Importer (add'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.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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