Can Pinot Noir get a perfect 100-point score, or only bold wines like Cabernet? One host argues yes, pointing to Clos Vougeot, a Burgundy Pinot that's rich and deep without being showy. The debate reveals how richness and complexity, not just power, can earn the highest ratings.
I have one more question after that to Amichai, but to the three of you, is there a varietal issue with what would be rated at 100 points? Like, can you get a Pinot that would be rated at 100, or does it have to be a Cab? Does it have to be bold and robust, or does it not make a difference?
Listen, Clos Vougeot is a Pinot. And it was big and rich and flavorful, not as opulent and in your face. But yeah, Clos Vougeot can easily get, you know, some great white, red Burgundies can easily be of that richer, flavorful category without being, you know, knock your face out.
You're right.
And yes, they can get hundreds, I think. Yeah. Also, there's Barbarescos and Barolos and certainly Bordeaux. which are blends that easily could, could and have gotten 100 points. Yes, there is a trend amongst some of the American public, not some, most American publications to give big 100-pointers to California cabs, Harlands, etc.
