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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.5 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 14 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Sean Tay on 3/25/2024 & rated 94 points: 5th tasting notes.
Pronounced nose intensity with notes of red fruits, strawberries, mushroom, flora. Medium+ acidity and medium tannin. Medium finish. (126 views) | | | Tasted by danithebestia on 10/8/2023 & rated 94 points: When you find the right bottle of this vigneron enjoyment is guaranteed.
The evolution in the glass was splendid, rose, strawberry, wild strawberry, violet and a mouth that invited you to drink. (184 views) | | | Tasted by Sean Tay on 7/18/2023 & rated 94 points: Medium nose intensity with notes of red fruits, strawberries. Medium+ acidity and medium tannin. Tannin is smooth. (268 views) | | | Tasted by Sean Tay on 2/3/2023 & rated 92 points: Medium nose intensity with notes of red fruits, strawberries. Medium+ acidity and medium tannin. (397 views) | | | Tasted by Sean Tay on 10/16/2022 & rated 90 points: Medium nose of red cherry, red strawberry. Medium tannin and medium acidity. Medium body with medium- finish. Light. (409 views) | | | Tasted by Morrisson on 4/3/2022 & rated 92 points: C'est un vin qui évolue constamment dans le verre. L'on peut percevoir la signature de Pacalet au nez avec des odeurs très explosives de petits fruits. Dégusté sur une période de 3 heures, je l'ai trouvé particulièrement bon en milieu de parcours. Les saveurs de petits fruits rouges étaient présentes et la longeur en bouche était parfaite . L'harmonie était vraiment au rendez-vous! Par contre le vin était plus fermé et plus monolithique à la fin. J'aurais tendance a recommander de ne plus attendre pour ce millésime! (565 views) | | | Tasted by Sean Tay on 7/30/2021 & rated 90 points: Had 2011 vintage side by side and 2014 have a much better showing. It probably tell me that for this village, perhaps its better to drink it young than to cellar it as clearly it does not really improve with time. Notes of red fruits, strawberry. Medium+ acidity and medium tannin. Easy drinking. (642 views) | | | Tasted by yangtoa on 8/21/2020 & rated 89 points: The Pacalet needed a bit of time to come alive. Soft yellow / violet flowers on the nose. Silky smooth on palate and great fruits exhibiting here felt fresh strawberry and a good length finish. 2014 can be a funny vintage and this one was still tannic and can only improve from here. (794 views) | | | Tasted by Voodoo_Champagne on 2/28/2019: My last bottle, creamy delicious Pinot Noir, fantastic nose with berries and taste that lingers on. (1566 views) | | | Tasted by Raage on 12/10/2018 & rated 92 points: Un vin étonnant! Le nez semble discret, mais il a une trame qui s'amplifie à mesure qu'on respire le verre, il s'intensifie en beauté le temps des inhalations: mêlant fruits rouges, mara des bois, framboise et fleur, des tonalités crayeuses et fraiches, une pointe de boisé, il a indéniablement une vibration singulière qui nous émeut (un peu comme certains grands crus)
En bouche, il attaque sur la finesse et la fraicheur, puis s'achemine vers des tanins plus serrés en finale, une acidité minérale salivante, une certaine rigueur dans l'élégance. Il fait très Chambolle en tout point, mais non sans caractère. Pour un village, il nous semble hors norme, et personnellement je suis juste sur la reserve concernant le boisé que j'aurais aimé plus fondu, sinon, il est très intéressant, singulier, dynamique, dans un style que j'affectionne (en grappe entière semble-t-il). Belle bouteille!
92/93 (1186 views) | | | Tasted by Bourgognefreak on 6/18/2017 & rated 91 points: As always very much Pacalet and almost more producer driven than terroir driven sometimes.
Having tasted the Pacalet wines against each others I can assure that there is loads of terroirs and this wine does also show the qualities of Chambolle. Not a wine to save for a lot of years but enjoyable now. (1306 views) |
| 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.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.infoChambolle-MusignyChambolle-Musigny is one of the smallest appellations of the Côte de Nuits, although given the tiny, fragmented nature of Burgundy vineyards, it manages to fit two exceptional Grand Crus (Bonnes Mares and Le Musigny) and a couple of dozen Premieres Crus. These wines are known for delicacy and tend to be light in body, but concentrated and with fragrant bouquets. The critic Robert M. Parker Jr. quotes French poet Gaston Roupnel as likening the region's wines to "silk and lace." |
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