Bourgogne & Other red Bourgogne

Domaine FabriceVigot - Les Damaudes 2018 Vosne-Romanée

The nose is aromatic, racy and offers a small intensity as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of wilted rose, lily and small notes of small wild red berries associated with fine touches of crunchy cherry, crunchy raspberru as well as fine hints of violet and Cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers freshness, minerality as well as a fine tension as well as a beautiful fat. In mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy red cherry, rose, lily and small notes of pistil associated with touches of plum, blackberry as well as fine hints of zan, tobacco, minerality/graphite and an imperceptible hint of mocha.

Score : 15.75+/20 (91-92/100)

DomaineVigot Fabrice -VieillesVignes 2018 Nuits-St-Georges

The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers a fine concentration as well as gourmandize. It reveals notes of wild strawberry, plum and small notes of blackberry associated with touches of crushed redcurrant, cornflower, lily as well as discreet hints of Cuben pepper, spices and an imperceptible hint of rose wood. The palate is fruity, juicy and offers freshness, an acidulous frame, tension as well as roundness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of raspberry, fleshy/ juicy red cherry and small notes of juicy/fresh plum associated with fine touches of juicy blackberry, lys, cornflower as well as discreet hints of liquorice stick, an imperceptible hint of tea and cardamom. Tannins are elegant.

Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)

Domaine FabriceVigot - Les Chalandins 2018 Vosne-Romanée

The nose is elegant, aromatic, complexity as well as a small power. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of rose associated with touches of wild strawberry, fleshy blueberry as well as toasted hints, cocoa and a discreet hint of cardamom/spices. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame, finesse of the grain as well as fat. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy plum, fleshy/juicy strawberry and small notes of violet associated with a touch of lily/cornflower as well as small hints of blackberry, red berries, bergamot and chocolate. Tannins are elegant and structuring. An imperceptible hint of coffee and toasted almond on the persistence.

Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)

Domaine des Perdrix 2017 Vosne-Romanée

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers gourmandize, a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as richness. It reveals notes of fleshy Boysenberry, fleshy wild strawberry and small notes of fleshy blueberry associated with touches of violet, dry tobacco leaf, Cuben pepper and dry red cherry. The palate is beautifully fine/delicate and offers gourmandize, a racy minerality, a fine acidulous frame, a beautiful grain as well as harmony. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crunchy/juicy Boysenberry, juicy/crunchy plum and small notes of red berries associated with touches of fresh flowers (cornflower, iris) as well as hints of liquorice stick. Tannins are elegant, fine and racy. Good length.

Score : 17.75+/20 (96/100)

Maison Chanzy 2018

Clos deVougeot, Grand Cru

The nose is aromatic and offers a small richness, power as well as a beautiful touch. It reveals notes of ripe strawberries, ripe blackberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of lily, sweet blond tobacco, butter as well as slight toasted hints, nutmeg, cumin and pepper. The palate is gourmand, elegant and offers a beautiful finesse of the grain, structure as well as a fine richness. In mouth it expresses notes of fleshy / juicy raspberry, fleshy / juicy cherry and small notes of crushed blackberries associated with small touches of plum as well as hints of violet, nutmeg, cornflowers as well as slight hints butter and vanilla. Good length. A very discreet hint of almond and chocolate on the persistence.

Score : 16.75/20 (93-94 /100) Maison Chanzy - La Croix Blanche 2017 Vosne-Romanée

The nose reveals notes of wild strawberry, small red fruits and spices associated with touches of grey pepper as well as hints of leather. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a mineral frame, fat, suavity as well as roundness. It reveals notes of fleshy red berries fleshy/juicy raspberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of quetsche plum as well as a subtle hint of crushed cassis, cornflower, zan and grey pepper. Tannins are structuring and well-built.

Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)

Camille Giroud - Les Chalandins 2018 Vosne Romanée

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers gourmandize, straightness as well as a fine richness. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of raspberry associated with a touch of iris, toasted and sweet spices. The palate is fruity, elegant, juicy and offers a beautiful definition, an acidulous/juicy frame, finesse as well as gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, raspberry and juicy/crunchy blueberry associated with small touches of strawberry, hints of violet, cornflower as well as very discreet hints of tonka bean and caramelization. Good length. Tannins are elegant.

Score : 17/20 (94/100)

Domaine des Perdrix – Du Dessus 2017 Echezeaux Grand Cru

The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers crunchiness, a small intensity as well as a small deepness. This wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of Boysen berry, small blue berries and violet associated with touches of crunchy plum, toasted as well as slight hints of grilled bread, toasted hazelnut, nutmeg and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a beautiful precision, suavity, gourmandize as well as a fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy strawberry and small notes of raspberry associated with touches of cherry, juicy violet plum as well as hints of violet, lily, lilac and very fine hints of nutmeg, mild tobacco and chocolate. Tannins are elegant and well-built. A subtle hint of ripe almond/toasted hazelnut on the finish/persistence.

Score : 18/20 (96/100)

Aegerter 2017

Clos deVougeot, Grand Cru

The nose is racy and offers power, a fine grain as well as elegance. It reveals notes of faded rose, faded violet and small notes of wild strawberry associated with touches of wild berries, plum, cornflowers as well as very discreet hints of spices, liquorice sticks, hazelnut and a subtle hint of nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy / slightly acidulous frame, gourmandize as well as tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crunchy red berries, crunchy cherry and small notes of bud, rose associated with a touch of faded violet, crunchy / acidulous plum as well as slight hints of nutmeg, hazelnut and cardamom / cloves. Tannins are slightly marked.

Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)

Domaine des Perdrix 2017 Echezeaux Grand Cru

The nose is fruity, racy, elegant and offers a small power, a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as a small richness (full of delicacy). It reveals notes of fleshy strawberry, crunchy plum and small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with fine touches of violet, nutmeg, toasted as well as touches of toasted almond and pepper. The palate is fruity, elegant, gourmand and offers a fine acidulous frame, a good definition, precision, a fine richness as well as finesse. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy cherry, fleshy/juicy strawberry and small notes of plum, blackberry associated with a touch of cornflower, lilac, violet as well as hints of cardamom, mocha, toasted and a subtle hint of tea/sweet spices. Tannins are well-built and very discreetly firm. A very discreet chew on the finish/persistence. A hint of mocha on the persistence.

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