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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.8 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 205 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Zunga on 12/28/2023 & rated 90 points: Last one I have. Nice bottle with elegance and red cherry fruit. I can’t say it was past its prime, but I would drink up what you have. (271 views) | | | Tasted by kenv on 9/10/2023 & rated 92 points: Burgundy Paulée with the Chevaliers du Tastevin (Chez Mike, East Greenbush, NY): Earthy, dried cherries. Quite mature, but still drinking well. (695 views) | | | Tasted by bin905 on 12/28/2022 & rated 91 points: Light red color. Elegant palate with solid backbone and amply fine tannins. (1027 views) | | | Tasted by sdwineguru on 12/1/2021 & rated 90 points: 2007 Louis Latour Corton Domaine Latour. Mid ruby; red fruit, wood, earth, violet nose; mid-body; softening tannins; somewhat short red fruit finish. 16-16.5 UC Davis scale, 90-91 other scales. (1783 views) | | | Tasted by jmoore431 on 11/10/2021 & rated 91 points: This has loosened up a surprising amount in the just over a year since my 1st bottle of 12. Still red cherry and cranberry fruits, richness and more balanced. Sure to improve further as it puts on weight. Patience grasshopper. (1946 views) | | | Tasted by Zambraia on 8/29/2021 & rated 88 points: Great nose. Muted palate. Not interesting in any way. Just smooth. (1847 views) | | | Tasted by kronfeld on 6/13/2021: Strawberry and cranberry. Balanced. Correct -- you can serve to friends w/o embarrassment -- but not very interesting (1906 views) | | | Tasted by jayw on 6/6/2021: Black cherry and licorice, with some herbal notes. High acid, moderate tannins. Expressive nose, bright and juicy palate. Not all that complex, but harmonious and a pleasure to drink. Paired well with roast chicken with sage. (1531 views) | | | Tasted by Forklifts11 on 5/8/2021 & rated 88 points: End of its time. Lots of fruit. String cherry flavors. Was definitely better 2 years ago (1173 views) | | | Tasted by lake.vino on 4/24/2021 & rated 91 points: A good Burgundy, for sure - but not up to my standards for Corton. Nose deep dark cherry fruit, licorice, oak still very present. Palate well structured with decent acidity, moderate tannins, ripe fruit of strawberry and cherry - more red than the nose suggests. Less complex than I expect from Corton, but considerable depth and length of finish. Will it improve with a few more years? I intend to find out. No hurry to drink this. (1112 views) | | | Tasted by ppearson9 on 1/20/2021 & rated 88 points: fine. pretty annoyed i sat on this for 9 years. (1407 views) | | | Tasted by hayeswine on 1/17/2021: Very good (1164 views) | | | Tasted by Barry'sFault on 12/25/2020 & rated 88 points: My impression is similar to JMoore's notes.
Light, bright cherry color. Sour cherry and cranberry provide a soft base. Found it a bit thin initially but it stood up to a Roast Pork rather well. Overall, quite delicious. (1221 views) | | | Tasted by jmoore431 on 8/21/2020 & rated 89 points: Light garnet color with considerable clear rim; tight and lean nose of cranberry, sour cherry and the unusual sensation that you can smell brisk acidity. Quite reliably that’s what hits you on the palate with strawberry and rhubarb notes. “Lean and mean” right now requiring food. I expect this to put on weight over the next five years. Let’s hope so! (1617 views) | | | Tasted by The Drunken Cyclist on 8/16/2020 & rated 94 points: From magnum. Retail $200? 100% Pinot Noir. The reviews for this wine here on Cellar Tracker are all over the map, ranging from 70 to 95. I am much closer to the upper end of that scale. Wonderful fruit of cranberry and raspberry on both the nose and the palate along with considerable depth, earth, zingy acidity, and a lovely finish. As amazing as this was on night one, it was perhaps even better on the following evening. One more magnum and three single bottles left, I'm in no hurry. thedrunkencyclist.com (1795 views) | | | Tasted by Halfeel on 8/14/2020 & rated 86 points: Definitely past its prime now with little fruit left. Should probably have consumed these a couple years ago. (1186 views) | | | Tasted by Zunga on 6/3/2020 & rated 91 points: Nose of Boysenberry. Elegant and round with a dusty red fruit palate. (1405 views) | | | Tasted by slywka7 on 5/22/2020 & rated 91 points: Decanted for 1 hour. Aromas of dried cherry, mushroom, cranberry and clove. Flavors of dried cherry, cranberry, mushroom, hint of cinnamon and hint of rhubarb. Ends with a nice finish of 20-25 seconds with cherry and rhubarb notes. Not sure what happened but this is like a completely different wine from before. The best of 3 bottles. Maybe it just needed some time to come around? (1363 views) | | | Tasted by iDrum4Wine on 5/1/2020 & rated 91 points: Garnet hue that opens with red licorice and dried rose hip aromas. Cherry and pomegranate flavors dominate up front while dried leaves and allspice linger on a lasting finish. (1236 views) | | | Tasted by Thief on 2/10/2020: This wine was fascinating. Upon opening there are red fruits, red cherries, almost cranberries, with tight acidity. There is some oak notable after swallowing, but the finish was rather one-dimensional. An hour after opening and decanting, it really opened up. The red fruits became more black cherry. Layers of flavors emerged to include a bit of forest floor and mushrooms. The palate expanded and was broad a softer. Towards the end of the bottle (3-4 hours later it became perfumed with floral aromas, cherry kirsch, and sweet and vanilla aromas (presumably from the oak and additional oxygen exposure)/ The finish became much smoother and longer. I would love to revisit this win in another 5-10 years, and I will. (1534 views) | | | Tasted by Halfeel on 1/1/2020 & rated 88 points: I didn't enjoy this bottle as much as the previous one consumed ~3 years ago. It seemed more austere and lacking enough fruit to balance the flavor profile. Either the additional age, bottle variation or perhaps it was the food pairing? (1577 views) | | | Tasted by redknife on 9/13/2019 & rated 90 points: 30 min decant and off to Chystis with the group. Light colored and nose was closed. I first thought the wine was off but the rest of the table was very pleased. Compared to my first bottle The fruitiness was much less. Nose opened up a bit later
Drink soon (1899 views) | | | Tasted by bin905 on 9/12/2019 & rated 90 points: Cinnamon and rose scent. Delicate, light body with ripe cherry, currant, spice, anise flavor and ample fine tannins. (1781 views) | | | Tasted by kkleg on 3/9/2019 & rated 84 points: Thin and watery, with sour cherry and too much heat. Time has not helped and I think this is as good as it will get. (2247 views) | | | Tasted by Pipcelot on 3/7/2019 & rated 92 points: Classic and mature Burgundy with good acid and non-jammy strawberry, cranberry and raspberry features. Paired well with camembert and cranberry appetizers; neither the food nor the wine either overpowered or conflated with the other. Deceptively light. The wine has backbone. (2089 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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(Maison Louis Latour Corton Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
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(Louis Latour Corton Domaine Latour) Medium dark cherry red color with pale meniscus; VA, cherry, baked cherry, black raspberry, roses nose; tight, black raspberry, cherry, cinnamon, mineral palate, needs 4-5 years; medium-plus finish 91+ points 91 points |
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| Louis Latour 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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