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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.3 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 41 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by forceberry on 4/28/2023 & rated 93 points: 100% Pinot Noir from the monopole vineyard of the Gros family, the 2,12-hectare 1er Cru Clos des Réas. Average vineyard age 40 years. Aged for 18 months in oak pièces (typically 50-70% new). Annual production 10,000 bottles. 13% alcohol. Tasted blind.
Deep, somewhat evolved and surprisingly opaque dark cherry color. The nose is fragrant - even somewhat perfumed - yet at the same time relatively savory with aromas of violets and developed meaty character, some spicy notes of coniferous forest, a little bit of crunchy red fruit, light peppery tones, a hint of ripe raspberry and a touch of cranberry. The wine feels ripe, savory and vibrant on the palate with a medium body and intense flavors of gamey meat and ripe red plum, some tart lingonberry, light gravelly mineral tones, a little bit of spicy and slightly peppery Pinosity, a woody hint of savory oak spice and a touch of ripe raspberry. The wine is high in acidity with firm medium tannins. The finish is savory, dry and gently grippy with a dry aftertaste of crunchy red plum and cranberry, some ferrous notes of blood, a little bit of gravelly minerality, light sweeter notes of ripe dark berries, a woody hint of savory oak spice and a touch of spicy Pinosity.
A very nice, harmonious and sophisticated wine. I actually wrote in my original tasting notes how the wine seemed quite like Pinot Noir, yet I went for a more obscure Southwestern France wine instead, mainly because the wine was pretty muscular and especially so atypically dark in color for a Pinot Noir - I thought there was no way this was a Pinot! Oh well. Nevertheless, this was a very enjoyable and balanced effort - and I'm surprised if the wine sees that much new oak, since the wine didn't come across as particularly oaky at any point! Either the wine carries its new oak remarkably well, or it has integrated wonderfully with the fruit in these dozen-plus years. All in all, the wine is still pretty youthful - apart from those slightly evolved meaty tones - so most likely this wine will continue to age gracefully for another decade or two. Lovely. (1215 views) | | | Tasted by melvinyeowq on 7/24/2022 & rated 92 points: Vosne 1er crus (Taste Paradise, Ion Orchard): My contribution. Drinking very well and I do think some 2009s can be broached now as they begin to show glimpses of their potential. Quite structured and more muscular than most of the line-up. In terms of quality I thought this was up there with the Hudelot-Noellat but it was a matter of stylistic preference as there was quite an even split between the two wines. Has room for improvement to develop greater depth. (2159 views) | | | Tasted by robferguson1 on 1/31/2022 & rated 90 points: Great fruit , young but drinking well. (1946 views) | | | Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 10/10/2021 & rated 93 points: Dom Pérignon / Vosne-Romanée Tasting-cum-Lunch (Restaurant Slagerij De Beurs, Amsterdam, NL): Second bottle from a half case purchased en primeur. Really singing today, a lovely expression of vineyard, vintage and vigneron. (3048 views) | | | Tasted by Miceri on 9/4/2020 & rated 90 points: Medium red; plum with some vanilla, slightly faint in the nose; rounded, in balance on the acidic side, earthy notes, long aftertaste; fine, but not singing (3277 views) | | | Tasted by MC on 12/20/2019: With enough air to open this was showing well and one of the wines of the evening. Dark fruit, plenty of structure under the ripe, concentrated fruit. Should improve with age. A- (3050 views) | | | Tasted by IvanKrazy on 12/8/2019 & rated 89 points: Cork exploded in million pieces so perhaps it was a bad bottle but it was very unidimensional and perhaps a bit flat. Drinkable still. (2583 views) | | | Tasted by WoodieBayArea on 10/26/2019 & rated 92 points: the notes from 2018 and 2019 say it very well, this has the big body of an '09 and (as one of those notes said) "bright black fruit" (which seems like a misnomer, but it fits anyway), for pinot this was a bit 'bulky' but with very good flavor, liked this -- even tho it isn't my favorite style (I prefer more red fruit and elegance)... but I think this can get a lot better with another 5/10/15 years... I was hovering between 91 & 92 on this night, so there is a little future anticipated on my ultimate rating of 92 (2447 views) | | | Tasted by dvansteenderen on 2/2/2019 & rated 93 points: Clos des Réas 2006-2011. Clos des Réas is a 2.1245 ha vineyard surrounded by a very tall stone wall. Clos des Réas is located below Vosne-Romanee Les Chaumes. First wine of the second flight. Typical '09 richness, very seductive. Round with a beautiful balance. (2037 views) | | | Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 2/2/2019 & rated 93 points: Clos des Réas / Pontet-Canet tasting-cum-lunch (Restaurant Bak, Amsterdam, NL): Relatively timid nose but everything in place, broad and expansive palate, powerful finish, hint of alcoholic heat. Impressive but needs time. (3478 views) | | | Tasted by MC on 1/30/2018: At opening this showed a fair amount of oak, but nice concentration of fruit. Was hoping for it to open as previous bottles have but it seemed to close up with air, and so may be going through a phase and need some time in the bottle. Try another in a couple of years? A-? (2827 views) | | | Tasted by Burgnick on 1/19/2018: Nose has bright black fruit, oak and citrus. Palate is still a bit oaky which will take time to integrate. The wine has very high acidity with good volume. I think it has upside from here with aging. (2837 views) | | | Tasted by Derek Darth Taster on 12/19/2017 & rated 94 points: Burgundy Dinner Christmas 2017 (Imperial Treasure Fine Teochew Cuisine): Tasted blind.
Appearance is clear, pale intensity, ruby colour. Legs.
Nose medium+ intensity, with aromas of iron minerality, dirty earth, dark leather, ripe dark red cherries, bits of smoked meat. Developing.
On the palate, dry, high acidity, medium alcohol (13%), fine high tannins, full body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of ripe sweet dark red cherries, dark leather, earth, iron minerality, chocolate, cigar ash. Long finish.
Very good quality. Lovely complex and layered masculine Pinot. I was guessing Gevrey Chambertin Premier Cru here, possibly a Cazetiers.
My first time trying a Clos des Reas. Really good stuff. Many in the group liked this. (2948 views) | | | Tasted by etyc on 12/19/2017: Morgan's wine-dinner. (3012 views) | | | Tasted by Zweder on 11/21/2017 & rated 94 points: Monthly Tuesday group "The Dead Sparrow" #023; Vosne Romanée (By VD): The bouquet is spicy and still a bit locked. Also roasted meat, smoke, laurel and toast. On the palate the same impressions, red berries, some leather, chocolate juicy acidity and round tannin with a pleasant bite. Overall a complex and very pleasant wine with at least 5+ years of future. For me the WOTN. (3126 views) | | | Tasted by gsquireh on 11/4/2017 & rated 93 points: Decanted for two hours, this beguiling beauty charmed with ripe raspberry,cherry, and cassis fruit leading with enticing aromas. Textured and smooth, loving in the mouth, the middle weight flavors caress and coat all the way to the silky and insinuating spice finish. (2028 views) | | | Tasted by BillyT on 9/23/2017 & rated 92 points: The wine upon opening had a rich smokiness with a lot of bacon fat on the nose. Was a bit angular first taste on the palate. While the fruit is fading it is remains still in balance with tannins and acidity. After 1 hour it was incredibly elegant again with the rich smokiness, iron, bacon and now red cherry fruit. My only concern with my limited knowledge is if this wine has much left. The color was subdued and rusted to the rim so it showed and tasted it's age which is a good thing but then is it past its prime I just don't know. I only wish I had more to see if it holds up. My final thought was how beautiful it is that we can share our differences on CT. I for one definitely felt this was more old school then was described in another note. Now it was hard core old school but I couldn't put it in a category of new world and I thought the oak was well integrated. Viva la difference. (2036 views) | | | Tasted by jfpwine on 11/25/2016 & rated 93 points: Dark garnet color. Very extracted nose with red and dark berries. Medium+ body with long finish. This is young but drinking great right now. (2929 views) | | | Tasted by robertek on 10/28/2016 & rated 93 points: Very nice perfume and excellent balance. (2882 views) | | | Tasted by MBKDK on 6/6/2016 flawed bottle: Corked (3408 views) | | | Tasted by MC on 7/12/2015: As with previous bottles, shows well now for such a young Burgundy. Ripe and concentrated, with plenty of oak, it is easy for any pinot lover to enjoy unless you are strictly old school Burgundy. A very good wine and in the style of the house and vintage. A- (4285 views) | | | Tasted by MC on 6/1/2015: Popped and poured. This was bright medium red in color, showing ripe cherry fruit and oak on the nose at opening. With just 30 minutes of air this really showed pretty well, and at an hour it was wide open. Nothing too complex, but just bright and open framed by the oak. Will be a crowd pleaser and remarkably open now. A- (4161 views) | | | Tasted by Wfjohn on 5/9/2015 & rated 93 points: I thought this wine was excellent. Soft and sexy. Limited tannins which surprised given how young the wine is but really enjoyed the mouthfeel. Would love to drink more of this. (3897 views) | | | Tasted by jfpwine on 2/15/2015 & rated 93 points: Elegant complex floral nose, with underlying red fruits. Smooth and balanced palate, with a long finish. The hints of tannins suggests that will age nicely. (3826 views) | | | Tasted by Tavastgatan on 8/23/2014 & rated 92 points: Some oak and smoked sausage on the nose. Still very elegant, especially fore the vintage. Lovely colour and transparence. (4427 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Jasper Morris
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, Ten year on tasting: 2009 vintage (6/1/2019)
(Vosne-Romanée Clos des Réas 1er Cru, Domaine Michel Gros, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Jan/Feb 2015, Issue #55, In the Bottle Red Burgundy Vintage Report
(Vosne-Romanée “Clos des Réas”- Domaine Michel Gros) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, January 2011, Issue #41
(Domaine Michel Gros Vosne-Romanée "Clos des Réas" 1er 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (1/13/2011)
(Dom Michel Gros, Clos des Réas Premier Cru Vosne-Romanée Red) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Domaine Michel Gros 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.Clos des Réas on weinlagen-info.deFrance 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 Nuits on weinlagen.infoVosne-Romanée 1er CruVosne Romanée is one of the smallest wine villages in Burgundy The wines possess diverse characteristics, but they can generally considered to have complexity and longevity beyond nearly all other wines in the world. The village has six grand crus: Romanée-Conti, La Romanée, La Tâche, Richebourg, Romanée-Saint-Vivant, and La Grande Rue. While there is monopoly control of four of the six grand crus, the village has at least forty growers sharing its vineyards. The top premier cru includes Les Malconsorts, Cros Parantoux, Les Chaumes, and Clos des Réas.
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