Côte de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune

Domaine Rossignol-Trapet 2018 Beaune 1er Cru Les Teurons

The nose is fruity, racy and offers a racy minerality as well as a fine intensity. It reveals notes of fresh raspberry, fresh strawberry and small notes of blackberry associated with touches of violet/cornflower as well as fine hints of Cuben pepper and discreet varietal hints. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, tension as well as minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy cherry, crunchy raspberry and small notes of juicy/crunchy cassis associated with fine touches of violet, ripe almond, nutmeg as well as a discreet hint of liquorice and toasted/vanilla. An imperceptible hint of chocolate in the background/finish.

Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)

Camille Giroud - Les Avaux 2018 Beaune 1er Cru

The nose is elegant, racy and offers power as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of cherry, raspberry, small notes of small red berries associated with touches of blackberry, violet as well as a hint of nutmeg and grey pepper. The palate is fruity and offers a very beautiful finesse of the grain, delicacy as well as a beautiful and slightly acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of raspberry, small red berries and small notes of cherry associated with small touches of violet, blackberry as well as fine hints of liquorice, chocolate and caramelization. Tannins are elegant.

Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)

Camille Giroud - Aux Cras 2018

Beaune 1er Cru

The nose is racy and offers power and a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of cherry, red berries and small notes of violet associated with small touches of ripe/fleshy plum as well as very fine hints of smoke, camphor and nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, a beautiful finesse as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy cassis, ripe cherry and small notes of violet associated with a touch of red fruits, racy minerality as well as very discreet hints of fresh cornflower and spices. Tannins are very fine and elegant.

Score : 17.5+/20 (95-96/100)

Camille Giroud - Aux Cretots 2018 Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune

The nose is fruity, juicy and offers a very fine richness. It reveals notes of juicy plum, juicy raspberry and small notes of juicy blueberry associated with fine hints of liquorice. The palate is fruity, elegant, juicy and offers gourmandize, a very fine firmness, a very slight acidulous frame as well as fleshiness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy raspberry and small notes of strawberry associated with fine touches of plum as well as discreet hints of violet. Tannins are elegant and well-built. Good length and persistence on very fine almost saline hints.

Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)

François d’Allaines - Les Concis de Champs 2018 Chassagne-Montrachet

The nose is aromatic, elegant and offers a small power as well as a fine complexity. It reveals notes of rose, wild strawberry and small notes of blackberry associated with fine hints of racy minerality, spices, small crunchy wild fruits as well as discreet hints of Timut pepper and nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a good definition, gourmandize as well as deepness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fresh black cherry, violet and small notes of crunchy will raspberry associated with small touches of crunchy/fresh strawberry as well as fine hints of tonka bean, cardamom and sweet spices. Tannins are elegant and racy.

Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)

Domaine Roger Belland - Morgeot-Clos Pitois 2017, Monopole

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru

The nose is aromatic and offers power, finesse, intensity as well as a good finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of lily, pistil and small notes of cornflowers, raspberry associated with touches of red berries as well as a hint of rose, redcurrant, blackberry and slight hints of Cuben pepper. The palate is elegant, silky, gourmand and offers straightness, a beautiful structure as well as roundness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy red cherry, rose and small notes of pistil associated with touches of acidulous candy, violet plum as well as touches of bud, cassis and toasted. Tannins are elegant, racy and structuring. A very discreet hint of chocolate on the persistence.

Score : 17.5/20 (95/100)

Domaine Fabien Coche - Rouge 2018 Meursault

The nose is fresh and offers power, a fine grain as well as a fine intensity. It reveals notes of fresh raspberry, fresh red berries and small notes of Cuben pepper, lilac/violet associated with fine hints of tea, nutmeg and mild tobacco. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame as well as gourmandize. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crunchy/ juicy red cherry, red berries and small notes of violet associated with touches of plum, liquorice stick, slight hints of nutmeg, mild tobacco as well as an imperceptible hint of spices and chocolate. Tannins are well-built and elegant.

Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)

Château de Cîteaux 2017 Meursault

The nose is aromatic and offers a small power and a very fine concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of plum associated with touches of leather, bergamot, spices as well as a discreet hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, tension, dynamism as well as a fine acidulous/ juicy frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy violet plum and small notes of wilted violet associated with fine touches of lily, racy minerality, mild tobacco as well as a discreet hint of tea and spices. Tannins are well-built. An imperceptible hint of chocolate and vanilla on the persistence.

Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)

Aegerter - Les Pins 2018, reserve Personnelle Pernand-Vergelesses

The nose is flowery, aromatic and offers a fine power as well as a small tension. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, cherry and small notes of violet associated with a touch of lily, blossom as well as fine hints of wild blueberry, racy minerality and an imperceptible hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame, fat, tension as well as a fine straightness. In mouth this wine expresses notes of crunchy wild blackberry, crunchy/fresh raspberry and small notes of red berries associated with touches of racy minerality, lily, lilac as well as fine hints of flint and wilted rose. Tannins are well-built. A very discreet hint of chocolate on the persistence.

Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)

Louis Max 2017 Pommard

The nose offers power and a very fine concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of wild small fruits associated with a touch of wild blackberry as well as hints of dry tobacco, wilted flowers and leather. The palate is fruity and offers tension, a small fat, gourmandize as well as a fine acidulous frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy black cherry, blackberry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of small crushed red berries as well as hints of liquorice stick, nutmeg and a subtle hint of cardamom. A very discreet hint of dark chocolate/cocoa on the finish/persistence.

Score : 16/20 (92/100)