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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 13 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by hprphf on 3/30/2024 & rated 91 points: Blind. Quite sweet with enough oxidation to focus on the fruit. Cédric Bouchard BdN? Really sweet actually. 91 (708 views) | | | Tasted by jrh82 on 3/4/2024 & rated 95 points: Another amazing bottle from this great producer. I have yet to had a bad bottle from Cedric Bouchard. While not quite up there with 2015 Boloree, it still delivered the goods. Plenty of stuffing from the 100% Pinot Noir, but balanced with the elegance that this producer always seems to deliver. This has got to be the new grand daddy of Grower Champagne movement - taking over from a certain Selosse. (995 views) | | | Tasted by adnorthup on 3/1/2024: popped the cork and gave it an hour of air. Still pretty shy. A little over two hours in and that beautiful RdJ fruit starts to slowly emerge. Acid is still a bit tense up from though. More air and good but not great at this point. Wait a few more years for this to re-enter its phase. (975 views) | | | Tasted by wxs2102 on 12/21/2023 & rated 94 points: @ Wu’s Wonton King NYC. I found this quite yeasty with a Apple strudel flavor profile. Very fine and thin bubbles made for easy quaffing. Quite nice, probably needs a few more years for the nuance to show through but already a goodie. (1384 views) | | | Tasted by adnorthup on 10/14/2023: thought I had tried this vintage right after release but don’t seem to have a previous note. Off the bat very closed. Gave the open bottle an hour before coming back. This is a richer version of Ursules than I’ve tried. The Bouchard fruit notes are there, but the lush-ness and creaminess takes over. Going to wait awhile before the next bottle. (1676 views) | | | Tasted by GuanYu on 10/7/2023 & rated 94 points: Pale shiny yellow gold with slight pink tint. Citrus, Red Delicious apple, kumquat, cream, biscuit, and flower petals. Luxurious creamy texture. Vigorous fine bubbles. Long finish.
We paired it with 2018 HL Blanc de Blancs. This UR was much more developed than HL. All the guests preferred this UR more than HL. HL was too youthful and closed. (1538 views) | | | Tasted by hprphf on 3/5/2023 & rated 92 points: #3624, disgorged in 2022. Stylistically classic with creamy chalk profile. Pretty good balance. 92-93 (2979 views) | | | Tasted by cme18 on 2/14/2023: Pale gold. Bouquet of red berries, strawberries and intense minerality, salty rocks, oyster shells. A bit of spice and toast as well. Medium bodies, great acidity and from the initial sip on down through the finish, this bottle was all about the minerality. The palate had some nice floral notes and fresh strawberry that you can get from a good PN-based BdN. The finish was honestly a bit odd at first, as the minerality absolutely steamrolled the other flavors. Initially it seemed a bit clipped, but as the bottle warmed up the finish took on more balance, and left you with a pleasantly lingering echo of the palate. (2467 views) | | | Tasted by MC2 Wines on 2/4/2023: La Festa del Barolo: Masterclass (and burgers) (The Pool/Grill): From a magnum off the list at the Grill. It’s not often you get to drink Cedric Bouchard anymore these days so a real treat. No detailed notes, I just really liked the wine. (2723 views) | | | Tasted by melvinyeowq on 2/1/2023 & rated 93 points: Dinner at 67PM: Think warmer vintages are kinder to Pinots as it doesn't have that kind of pineapple tropical fruit that ripe Chards have that distracted me from the LHL at first. Fresh strawberries, a lot more expressive compared to a previous Ursules that I tried. Very good quality, initially I preferred this compared to the LHL, probably from the fact that this felt a lot more ready to drink. (2580 views) | | | Tasted by KeithAkers on 12/2/2022 & rated 93 points: baby Cedric Bouchard test-run (portland, OR): This (understandably) takes on more red fruits compared to the LHL. There is still very much the same sense of refinement with nuanced tones of red berries, red apples, yellow flowers, pears, nougat, quince, jasmine, baking spice, hibiscus, elderflower, kumquat, and biscuits. The Medium bodied feel is textured and silky with crisp, high acidity. This is really lovely already and there is a lot of runway for this to get better. There is a lot of refinement and poise here with excellent depth across the nose and palate. (2434 views) |
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Domaine Cedric Bouchard
Cedric Bouchard is an enthusiastic and talented young grower who established his own Champagne House, Roses de Jeanne in 2000. At the time he started out as the smaller owner to produce his own label, with a total 1.09ha under vines. He has since emerged as one of the most promising, small Champagne producers, based in Aube.
Centred on the Medieval city of Troyes, and well on the way to Burgundy, the Aube is a completely autonomous area, its Champagnes shaped by the distinctive clay limestone soils and , of course by the warmer microclimate. This is Pinot Noir country, and in the enigmatic and almost Byronic Cédric Bouchard it may well have found its champion. Youthful ideals have prompted Cédric to eschew the methodology of his family and to set out on his own, practising a viticulture which is in essence (although not formally certified) bio-dynamic.
There are two ranges; the Inflorescence wines are made from vineyards owned by Bouchard's father, while the Roses de Jeanne wines are made from vineyards Bouchard owns himself. In 2012, however, Bouchard assumed full control of his father's vineyard and retired the Inflorescence brand. When those wines come to market next year or the following year, all of the wines will be sold under the Roses de Jeanne label.
The cuvées include: Two Blancs de Noirs Brut (100% Pinot Noir): Les Ursules and Prelle from a densely planted, very low-yield single Pinot parcels and Inflorescence (from several small parcels of Pinot Noir), a Rosé de Saignée, Le Creux d'Enfer (100% Pinot Noir), La Bolorée (100% Pinot Blanc) and La Haute-Lemblée, Blanc de Blancs (100% Chardonnay).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.Les Ursules On weinlagen-infoFrance 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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