Côte de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune
Bouchard Ainé & Fils, Hospices de Beaune Cuvée Raymond Cyrot 2015 Pommard
The nose is fruity, elegant, racy and offers delicacy as well as a beautiful touch. It reveals notes of violet plum, blackberry and small notes of cherry associated with small touches of red berries, violet as well as very fine hints of liquorice stick, dry tobacco leaf and a discreet hint of spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, elegant, racy and offers a beautiful tension as well as a beautiful freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/ripe violet plum, juicy blackberry and small notes of small blue fruits associated with fine touches of violet, wild strawberry, cherry associated with fine touches of violet, wild strawberry, cherry and tobacco leaf. Tannins are elegant, very fine and racy.
Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)
Domaine du Château de Meursault Clos des Epenots 2017
Pommard Premier Cru
The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers a small richness, a very fine grain as well as a racy power. It reveals notes of fleshy boysenberry, fleshy strawberry and small notes violet associated with touches of small blue fruits, nutmeg, Tonka bean as well as very discreet hint of nutmeg, Brazilian pepper and crushed hazelnut. The palate is elegant, delicate and offers a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as precision. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy boysenberry and fleshy / juicy red berries associated with fine touches of fleshy / juicy / acidulous cherry as well as hints of small blue fruits, cornflowers, zan and chocolate. Good length and beautiful persistence.
Score : 17.5/20 (95/100)
Domaine Rebourgeon-Mure - Clos des Charmots 2018 Pommard 1er Cru
The nose is fruity and offers a small power as well as a fine concentration / density. It reveals notes of blackberry, small fruits and small notes of violet associated with touches of ripe cassis, cornflower / bud as well as discreet hints of Cuben pepper and zan / bergamot. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy / acidulous frame, gourmandize as well as a good definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy / acidulous blackberry, acidulous redcurrant and small notes of acidulous wild strawberry associated with hints of cassis as well as fine hints of zan, chocolate and sweet blond tobacco. Tannins are well-built. Good persistence.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Domaine Fabien Coche -VieillesVignes 2017 Pommard
The nose is fresh, racy and offers a fine grain and power. This wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of crunchy blackberry, crunchy wild strawberry and small notes of bud associated with fine touches of violet as well as fine hints of racy minerality, sweet spices and an imperceptible varietal / rosewood hint. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy / acidulous frame, gourmandize as well as tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy red cherry, fleshy blackberry and small notes of violet associated with small touches of fleshy raspberry as well as hints of zan, tobacco and a discreet hint of rose / rosewood.
Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)
Agnès Paquet - Les Combes 2018 Pommard
The nose is elegant and offers a small power. It reveals notes of Boysenberry, dry violet and small notes of tonka bean/moka associated with touches of juicy plum, juicy small blue fruits as well as a subtle hint of cardamom. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame, precision, tension as well as gourmandize. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy Boysenberry, juicy violet plum and small notes of rose associated with touches of dry violet as well as small red fruits as well as fine hints hint mild tobacco, racy minerality and nutmeg. A persistence on notes of cocoa and toasted almond.
Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)
Domaine Roger Belland - Les Cras 2017 Pommard
The nose is fruity, fresh, elegant and offers a fine power. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild berries and small notes of raspberry associated with touches of violet, rose, cherry as well as fine hints of zan, dried tobacco and nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy / acidulous frame, a good definition as well as gourmandize. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy blackberry, fleshy / juicy raspberry and small notes of cherry associated with touches of fleshy / juicy redcurrant as well as hints of juicy plum, violet, cornflowers and Tonka bean. An imperceptible hint of caramelization on the finish / persistence. Tannins are elegant.
Score : 17.25+/20 (95/100)
Domaine Fabien Coche - La Platière 2017 Pommard 1er Cru
The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers power as well as delicacy. This wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of ripe cassis associated with fine touches of Cuben pepper, small blue fruits as well as hints of lily, pistil and discreet hints of cardamom. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy / acidulous frame, a beautiful definition as well as finesse. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy black cherry, juicy / acidulous red berries and small notes of raspberry associated with touches of violet, lilac, pistil as well as hints of plum and of zan. Tannins are elegant, well-built, racy and structuring. A very discreet hint of dark chocolate and ripe almond on the persistence / aftertaste.
Score : 17.75/20 (95-96/100)
François d’Allaines VieillesVignes 2017 Pommard
The nose is elegant and offers complexity as well as fine richness. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy strawberry and small notes of violet, fleshy Quetsche plum associated with fine touches of small blue fruits, blond tobacco and an imperceptible hint of Cuben pepper. The mouth is fresh, fruity, mineral and offers a beautiful definition, gourmandize as well as a fine acidulous frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy blackberry, raspberry and small notes of juicy Quetsche plum associated with fine touches of violet, rose, cherry as well as very fine hints of sweet blond tobacco, licorice and an imperceptible hint of caramelization. Tannins are elegant, fine and structuring. Good length and persistence.
Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)
Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur LesVaumuriens 2018
Pommard
The nose is fruity and offers a racy minerality as well as a very fine intensity. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy violet plum and small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with touches of violet, lily as well as a hint of a racy minerality, nutmeg and an imperceptible hint of dry tobacco. The palate offers a beautiful finesse, tension, suavity as well as delicacy. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, fleshy cherry and small notes of violet associated with small touches of violet plum, small berries as well as hints of liquorice/zan, nutmeg and sweet spices. Tannins are elegant and well-built. A fine power on the persistence.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Philippe Bouzeron 2017 Pommard
The nose is fruity and offers power. This wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of blackberry, small berries and small notes of dry violet associated with touches of small crushed red berries, crushed strawberry as well as hints of cardamom, grey pepper and wilted rose. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, a fine tension as well as finesse. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of cherry, fleshy/acidulous red berries, raspberry and small notes of acidulous blueberry associated with touches of
cornflower, violet as well as fine hints of chocolate/tonka bean, cardamom and Bourbon vanilla. Tannins are structuring and very discreetly marked.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur - En Vaut 2018 Volnay
The nose is aromatic, elegant and offers a beautiful finesse of the grain. This wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of crunchy blackberry, violet, small notes of crunchy raspberry associated with fine touches of lilac, crunchy strawberry as well as fine hints of dry mild tobacco and sweet spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame, suavity, gourmandize as well as a good definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/ juicy black herry, juicy questch plum and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of strawberry as well as a subtle hint of lily, mild tobacco, liquorice stick and nutmeg/sweet spices. Tannins are elegant and structuring. A very discreet chew on the persistence.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Domaine du Château de Meursault - Clos des Chênes 2018
Volnay , Premier Cru
The nose is elegant, racy and offers a beautiful finesse of the grain, power as well as harmony. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes ripe cassis associated with hints of crunchy raspberry, crunchy red berries as well as hints of gray pepper and a discreet hint of tobacco. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy / acidulous frame, gourmandize, a good structure as well as finesse. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy red cherry, juicy / acidulous red berries and small notes of cornflowers, small blue fruits associated with small touches of nutmeg, green cardamom as well as an imperceptible hint of racy minerality, dried leaf and chocolate. Tannins are well-built.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Louis Max
L’Or Rouge 2017 Volnay
The nose is aromatic and offers a fine concentration. This wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of small fruits associated with touches of leather as well as fine hints of Cuben/grey pepper and an imperceptible hint of fresh cornflower. The palate is fresh, mineral, fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine acidulous frame, juiciness as well as tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh blackberry, juicy/fresh cassis and small notes of small violet plum associated with fine touches of small red berries, violet/fresh lily as well as fine hints of liquorice stick and a discreet hint of tobacco.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Aegerter - Réserve Personnelle 2017 Volnay
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a small gourmandize / richness. It reveals notes of crushed strawberry, blackberry and small notes of cornflowers associated with touches of small blue fruits as well as fine hints of pistil, tobacco and a discreet hint of dried rose. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, a fine acidulous frame as well as a very fine tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy strawberry and small notes of cornflowers, lily associated with a touch of small blue berries as well as fine hints of dried rose, tobacco and a discreet hint of varietal bitterness. Tannins are very slightly marked / dry.
Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Christophe Pauchard, Domaine de la Confrérie 2016 Volnay -Santenots, Premier Cru
The nose is aromatic and offers a small intensity as well as a very fine concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, strawberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of small blue fruits as well as hints of nutmeg, Cuben pepper, graphite / sense of place and a discreet hint of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy / slightly acidulous frame, tension as well as a fine gourmandize. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy cherry, juicy / fleshy plum and small notes of crunchy blackberry associated with small touches of crunchy raspberry / red berries as well as a discreet hint of bud and fresh licorice.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Christophe Pauchard, Domaine de la Confrérie 2017 Volnay - Santenots, Premier Cru
The nose is fruity and offers power as well as a fine/slightly tight grain. It reveals notes of violet, wild blackberry and small notes of small wild fruits associated with fine touches of grey pepper as well as a touch of strawberry, fresh leather and very discreet hints of fresh tobacco. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, gourmandize, tension as well as a fine concentration. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, fleshy/juicy raspberry and small notes of rose, lilac associated with hints of crunchy/juicy cherry, racy minerality as well as a subtle hint of toasted/sweet spices. Tannins are well-built.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Christophe Pauchard, Domaine de la Confrérie 2018 Volnay -Santenots
The nose is fruity, racy and offers a very fine intensity as well as a very fine tension. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of black plum associated with small touches of black pepper, lily as well as fine hints of racy minerality, sweet tobacco and an imperceptible almost vanilla hint. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers freshness, minerality, a good definition, juiciness as well as a very fine tension. In the mouth, this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy red cherry, fleshy / juicy blackberry and small notes of cornflowers associated with small touches of juicy strawberry, juicy / crunchy blueberries, a subtle hint of lily as well as very fine hints of tobacco (in the background), liquorice, chocolate and a very discreet hint of varietal bitterness on the finish / persistence. Tannins are well-built. Very discreet toasted hint/ toasted almonds and cocoa on the finish / persistence.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Domaine RebourgeonMure - Caillerets 2018 Volnay 1er Cru
The nose is fruity and offers concentration as well as a small power / intensity. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and bud associated with touches of wild berries, a hint of cherry blossoms, crunchy redcurrant as well as a discreet hint of nutmeg and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers suavity, juiciness, a good finesse of the grain, harmony, racy minerality as well as a certain dynamism. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy / fresh blackberry, juicy / fresh plum and small notes of crunchy strawberry associated with touches of fresh flowers, hints of crunchy redcurrant, bud as well as very discreet hints of racy minerality (terroir), liquorice stick and a subtle hint of fresh blond tobacco. Tannins are very discreetly marked. Presence of an imperceptible hint of coffee and varietal bitterness on the persistence.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Domaine Roger Belland 2018 Volnay - Santenots Premier Cru
The nose is elegant, fruity and offers freshness, a fine concentration/power as well as a very fine richness/gourmandize. It reveals notes of fleshy cherry, blueberry and small notes of plum associated with touches of lilac, lily as well as discreet hints of tea and nutmeg/spices. The palate is fruity, elegant and offers gourmandize, a beautiful definition, creaminess as well as freshness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy black cherry, plum and small notes of raspberry associated with touches of violet, lilac, lily as well as hints of small blue fruits and hints of vanilla. Tannins are fine and elegant. Discreet hints of toasted almond and chocolate on the persistence. A beautiful wine!
Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)