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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.6 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 9 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | Tasted by trifreddy on 10/21/2023 & rated 90 points: À pris son temps pour s'ouvrir mais, bien que sur son déclin il me semble, les notes de petites fraises des champs tant aimé l'an dernier sont toujours aussi charmeuses. Un vin avec une belle matière, beaucoup plus intéressant qu'un rosé standard. Excellent! (392 views) | | Tasted by Wine Canuck on 7/2/2023 & rated 93 points: An Epic Summer Wine Weekend - Year 2; 6/30/2023-7/2/2023 (Muskoka, Ontario, Canada): This wine pours deep pink in the glass. Not quite Tavel in appearance, but close. The nose here is just awesome showing smoky mineral, cold cream, animal fur, rose petals, blood orange, and resinous herbs. The palate enters on the bright cherry, with cream and mineral, turning to a lovely dry and lightly tannic finish. Not sure others liked this quite a much as me, it certainly packs a punch with notable extract and a shade darker color than others. I found this complex and poised to age. Quite enjoyable to my palate. (960 views) | | Tasted by trifreddy on 10/22/2022 & rated 91 points: 100% Pinot noir. Au nez, fraises des champs/bonbons et pommes rouges. Belle structure en bouche. Acidité medium et longue finale! Vineux, moins de raffinement mais une tonne de fraises des champs au nez! (761 views) | | Tasted by Heynetty on 7/21/2022: Rosé Masterclass: A: Palish pink-orange N: Medium (+) nose of smoke, strawberries (candy), lemon drops. Simple. P: Dry, high acidity, low tannin, high alcohol, medium body, medium (+) intensity and medium (+) finish. Apparently, direct press method Simple and good quality . Its not suited to ageing. (856 views) | | Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 7/19/2022 & rated 90 points: Tasted over two days. Very similar to my note from last year. Vinous and full-bodied rosé (14% ABV), lovely fruit, perhaps slightly fuzzy on the finish by now, with a hint of salmiac. Attractive but a bit heavy. Gastronomic. (1527 views) | | Tasted by John Dunlap on 6/10/2022 & rated 90 points: Enjoyed over part of an evening, but no notes taken. A wine that has a fair amount of density and more body than your normal summer rose. Pascal Cotat's rose can age. Made from Pinot Noir grapes. Not quite as elegant as other vintages I have had. Seems a bit rustic. Actually tasted better the second day. I think it needs more time in the bottle. Will keep a few bottles for next spring (2023). (739 views) | | Tasted by talbot61 on 4/10/2022 & rated 89 points: Very dry, but not at all metallic, with a slight note of watermelon, and a dominant minerality. This is more identifiable as a Cotat wine than it is as a Pinot Noir. A sophisticated rose but not a great value. (794 views) | | Tasted by Richard.schmit on 12/27/2021 & rated 91 points: rose with character. lovely with shrimps. serve on cellar temp (not too cold). strong rose color. nose with fruit. medium bodied en medium finish. niced balance with acidity. (580 views) | | Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 9/8/2021 & rated 91 points: Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Unlike the 2019, not reduced at all, clean and pure from the start. Hint of carbon dioxide dissipates in the decanter. Both in colour and style a light red wine rather than a typical rosé, quite vinous (14% ABV, the 2019 weighed in at 12.5% ABV), with gentle tannins, lovely soft red berry fruit, and some minerality and floral lift on the dry finish. Satisfying and attractive in its way, but not as interesting as the 2019. Drink now - 2024. (1141 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)
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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.comLoire Valley Vins du Val de Loire (Interprofession des Vins du Val de Loire)
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2016 vintage: "Quality and concentration is good, with Chenin Blanc being particularly noteworthy in 2016 while Sancerre is thought to be the best of the Sauvignon Blanc appellations. Cabernet Franc is 'delicious, ripe and fruity' according to Loire courtier Chris Hardy." - Jancis Roninson
2017 vintage reports: Jancis Robinson Vinfolio
"2018 wines will not be typical of the Loire rather they will have the characteristics of wines from much further south" - Philippe Gilbert
2019 vintage: Academie du Vin report "the warm 2019 vintage is characterised by a surprising freshness" - Jim Budd
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