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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.2 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 38 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by R.H. on 7/21/2023: Nothing but love for this one (456 views) | | | Tasted by cct on 9/7/2022 & rated 93 points: Disgorged Oct 2017
Very similar o my last bottle. lovely pinot driven nose, florals, chalk, and subtle autolytic notes. Fresh, clean, and detailed on the palate with a fine bead. This has a terrific balance of ripe fruit working beautifully with the non doasage. It compels seamlessly. I really like this and it seems a touch better than my last bottle which was also delicious. Well done!
93 (963 views) | | | Tasted by cct on 5/13/2022 & rated 92 points: 2015 base disgorged Oct 2017
Lovely pinot driven nose. red fruited with subtle autolytic and nutty notes, and florals. It's a very pretty nose. On the palate, it's bright and fresh, finely detailed, and lively. There's lovely interplay of the fruit's ripeness and lack of dosage that achieves terrific balance. I love the sense of intensity carried by a graceful, lightweight frame. Drinking very well right now. Lovely. (992 views) | | | Tasted by Finare Vinare on 5/6/2022 & rated 92 points: Disgorged in September 2018. (Disclaimer: ITB with Swedish importer Vin & Natur) (1208 views) | | | Tasted by Finare Vinare on 10/22/2021 & rated 93 points: Disgorged in September 2018. Such concentration of ripe fruit - a bucketful of joy! (Disclaimer: ITB with Swedish importer Vin & Natur) (1479 views) | | | Tasted by mercurius on 8/12/2021 & rated 89 points: Not really that distinctive. Nothing wrong with it, but think there are others at this price point I like more. (872 views) | | | Tasted by RaynerG on 7/11/2021 & rated 91 points: Elegant lofty nose, weighty but not cumbersome. Black currant, raspberry and strawberry on nose. On palate, bright red fruit, medium acid balancing nicely with a medium plus cherry finish. Very elegant for a BdN. (680 views) | | | Tasted by Bisou on 2/27/2021 & rated 92 points: Red apples, bread, hay, nougat. Lovely. (917 views) | | | Tasted by Finare Vinare on 11/27/2020 & rated 93 points: Disgorged in October 2017. (1494 views) | | | Tasted by merlotsmile on 11/20/2020 & rated 91 points: Middag Grand Hotel Lund "Grand Classic": Deg 091017 R15 (924 views) | | | Tasted by the godfather on 11/15/2020: So so delicious (925 views) | | | Tasted by R.H. on 10/19/2020: R15 nov 2017 disg.
When this wine is on it is one of the great values in champagne. Pours a cooperish tone. full and a bit wild but still fresh. Great btl (865 views) | | | Tasted by Finare Vinare on 10/10/2020 & rated 93 points: Disgorged in October 2017. (1234 views) | | | Tasted by Finare Vinare on 7/3/2020 & rated 93 points: Disgorged in September 24, 2018. Pretty consistent with the note from 2018-09-14 of the earlier disgorgement (Disclaimer: since then changed status from independent to ITB with Swedish importer Vin & Natur) (1292 views) | | | Tasted by WetRock on 6/12/2020: This is kinda wild. It's bordering on pungent on the nose. Pungent for Chamapgne actually. It's that sort of over ripe table fruit thing. Like a Nectarine that's turning. And big in that way. It's not as strong on the palate which is lively and balanced. Fresh stone fruit with a lean feel. Some almost bitter fruit skin stuff. Maybe a bit thin towards the finish but the acidity keeps it from falling off. Lots of color. It looks and tastes like Pinot Meunier to me but I believe this is Pinot Noir. On the second night that pungency relaxes mostly which allows some more savory complexity to release on the nose. But the palate is also less expressive.
A wild ride as you can see. A fun wine but one that is trying to find itself.
20-11-18 disgorgement (954 views) | | | Tasted by RobertSchuyt on 5/22/2020 & rated 92 points: Very precise and darker colored than typical from 100% PN made champagne. Notes of apple, apricot, peach, but also brioche, slightly toasted, caramel and mineral. Dry, very low dosage. Very fine bubbles. Long, long in after taste.
Fantastic wine as aperitif or food pairing (757 views) | | | Tasted by Finare Vinare on 4/4/2020 & rated 93 points: Disgorged in October 2017. Consistent with the note from 18-09-14 (Disclaimer: since then changed status from independent to ITB with Swedish importer Vin & Natur) (1272 views) | | | Tasted by ToBolt on 4/4/2020 & rated 93 points: Im Glas ein schönes goldgelb, zarte lachsrosa Reflexe. In der Nase nasser Kalk, helle Zitrustöne, der Himbeerduft wirkt gleichzeitig vordergründig und dezent, sehr einladend das Ganze. Am Gaumen setzt er sich fruchtbetont fort, frisch und klar, ganz leicht autolytische Noten, extrem langer Abgang mit etwas Salz. Gewinnt mit Temperatur und Zeit und bewegt sich dann deutlich in Richtung Süden. Großartiger Stoff! (899 views) | | | Tasted by Finare Vinare on 11/8/2019 & rated 93 points: Disgorged 18-09-24. (1641 views) | | | Tasted by Frank Murray III on 11/4/2019: Disgorged 09/2017, 100% Pinot Noir, zero dosage. Pounded rock aroma, with a creamy core of apple and raspberry with finishing citrus. This is built well, infused with good energy and is yet another fine example for me of the V et S style, which I continue to buy and enjoy. (1576 views) | | | Tasted by Jonathanmustang on 8/26/2019 & rated 92 points: Excellent, fruité et vif. J’adore (1319 views) | | | Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 8/9/2019 & rated 92 points: A private lunch (Restaurant Choux, Amsterdam, NL): Very crisp and lots of mineral energy, bracing acidity, lemon and apple, Pinot Noir spice, pure and well-defined, straight as an arrow, lively mousse, bone-dry, youthfully yeasty finish. Uncompromising, cracking stuff. (1355 views) | | | Tasted by 5laton on 7/3/2019: Perfumed pink fruit, and the characteristic brassy minerality of this cuvee. It's not as austere as some vintages, but not as generous as I'd hoped for this vintage.
On day 3, this has a lovely spiced fresh apple personality. Very pretty. It reminds me a bit of the wonderful bottle I drank upon moving into my apartment in 2012, which would have been perhaps the 2007. That was the first and still my favorite bottle of Fidele - a thrilling juxtaposition of freshness, richness and acidity. (365 views) | | | Tasted by Finare Vinare on 6/7/2019 & rated 93 points: Disgorged 18-09-10. (1784 views) | | | Tasted by Finare Vinare on 5/10/2019 & rated 93 points: Disgorged 18-09-10. (1667 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Vouette et Sorbée Producer website 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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Sub-Region:
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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