Côte de Nuits
Pierre Bourée Fils – La Croix Blanche 2018
Fixin
The nose is racy and offers a small power, a fine grain, dynamism as well as a certain intensity. It reveals notes of ripe wild blackberry, ripe cassis and small notes of violet associated with touches of blue plum, crushed strawberry, hints of tea, chocolate, toast as well as fine hints of racy minerality, Cuben pepper and vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, a mineral frame, juiciness, a small tension, generosity as well as fullness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, pulpy / juicy cassis and small notes of pulpy purple plum associated with touches of wild strawberry, crushed red berries, hints of violet, cherry blossoms , chocolate as well as fine toasted hints, toasted almond, a hint of vanilla and a very discreet hint of tea. Good length. Presence of mineral hints, dark chocolate, tea, juicy fruits and a fine hint of coffee on the persistence.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Huguenot 2018
Fixin
The nose is racy and offers a fine power as well as a small intensity. It reveals notes of raspberry, blackberry and small notes of raspberry leaf associated with touches of pulpy small fruits, Sichuan pepper, spices as well as a discreet hint of bramble, racy minerality and a very discreet hint of fresh almond. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers suavity, a small fat, a small pulpy side, juiciness, a small dynamism as well as a fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy cherry, crushed red berries and small notes of juicy cassis associated with touches of raspberry leaf, lilac, racy minerality, hints of liquorice as well as a subtle hint of fresh tobacco and an imperceptible hint of mocha / roast. Good length.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Laboué-Roi 2019
Fixin The nose is elegant, racy, framed and offers a small intensity / power as well as freshness. It reveals notes of fleshy Boysenberry, ripe wild cassis and small notes of fleshy small blue fruits associated with touches of violet, rose, racy minerality as well as fine hints of blond tobacco, nutmeg, of hazelnut and sweet spices. The wine needs to be decanted. The palate is mineral, elegant, a small tight and offers delicacy, a mineral frame, a small tension, a small fat as well as a very fine richness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cherry, pulpy / juicy wild cassis and small notes of pulpy / juicy wild blackberry associated with touches of rosewood, lilac, racy minerality, fine hints of raspberry leaf, fresh blond tobacco as well as a discreet hint of Sichuan pepper, laurel berries and hazelnut. Tannins are precise and very finely firm. Good length. Presence of an imperceptible hint of chocolate on the persistence.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Domaine Alain Jeanniard – En Combe Roy 2018
Fixin
The nose is fruity, mineral, racy and offers elegance. It reveals notes of bright cherry, violet, iris and small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of Cuben pepper, spices, racy minerality as well as very fine hints of laurel berries. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, suavity, generosity, a small unctuosity, fat, a certain deepness, gourmandize, a certain small richness as well as elegance. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / fleshy cherry, fleshy Quetsche plum and small notes of fresh small blue fruits associated with touches of cherry blossoms, fresh cornflowers as well as fine hints of fresh blond tobacco, chocolate, toasted and a subtle hint of toasted hazelnut. Tannins are well-built. Good length. A beautiful, gourmand, juicy wine and offering bright fruit.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Domaine Philippe Naddef 2018
Fixin
The nose is elegant, fruity, very delicate and offers freshness, a small concentration (all in control / finesse), a certain deepness as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of bright Quetsche plum, bright wild redcurrants and small notes of crunchy cherry associated with touches of cherry blossoms, violet as well as fine hints of green cardamom, nutmeg, wild strawberry, of mild tobacco as well as a very discreet hint of sweet spices and an imperceptible hint of pepper (in the background. It brings peps). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, all in finesse / delicacy and offers a beautiful definition, gourmandize, a fine acidulous frame, an aerial side in the approach, a very nice finesse of the grain, a fine richness as well as fullness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / fresh cherry, juicy / fresh berries and small notes of cherry blossoms, iris, lily associated with touches of rose, plum, pulpy Boysenberry as well as slight hints of blond tobacco, nutmeg, minerality and a discreet toasted hint / almost vanilla hint. Good length. Score : 16.75+/20 (94/100)
Domaine Philippe Naddef – Les Clos 2018
Fixin
The nose is elegant, gourmand, harmonious and offers richness (in elegance / finesse), a certain power as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, bright blue plum and small notes of fresh raspberry associated with touches of crushed blueberry, lily, green cardamom, hints of toasted hazelnut, blond tobacco as well as a hint of sense of place (local biotop), chocolate and a very discreet hint of Bourbon vanilla bean. The palate is fruity and offers an acidulous frame, a splendid suavity, aromatic purity, harmony, gourmandize, a nice balance, a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright blackberry, bright blueberry and small notes of cornflowers associated with touches of strawberry, cherry blossoms, crushed green cardamom as well as hints of sweet blond tobacco, crushed hazelnut and tonka bean. Tannins are fine, elegant and precise. Good length and beautiful persistence (with a discreet toasted hint and chocolate). A wine full of delicacy and finesse ! Score : 17.5/20 (95/100)
Domaine Philippe Naddef – Les Clos 2017
Fixin
The nose is elegant, slightly tight and offers freshness, richness (full of control / precision), a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as a certain fine power. It reveals notes of pulpy Boysenberry, crushed purple plum and small notes bright / fresh cherry associated with a touch of strawberry, gray pepper, hints of lily, fresh nutmeg, toasted almond as well as a very discreet hint of bergamot and laurel berries. The palate is elegant, delicate, all in finesse, beautifully focused on the fruit and offers a beautiful definition, energy, a beautiful acidulous / juicy frame, a fine crunchiness, aromatic purity as well as a certain fine concentration. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy raspberry, fleshy / pulpy red berries and small notes of fleshy Quetsche plum associated with touches of pulpy / crushed small blue fruits, violet, a fine hint of crushed cassis, dried blond tobacco, almond, nutmeg as well as a very discreet hint of green cardamom and toasted almond. Tannins are fine, mellow and elegant. Beautiful persistence with a discreet hint of rose petal, chocolate and bergamot. Beautiful freshness and delicacy of the fruit !
Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)
Camille Giroud – Les Longeroies 2018
Marsannay
The nose offers power, a beautiful definition, a small concentration, a fine grain as well as a certain intensity. It reveals notes of bright cherry, bright purple plum and small notes of cornflowers associated with touches of pulpy cassis, hints of blond tobacco, violet as well as a discreet hint of bergamote and nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, full of control and offers an acidulous frame, a racy minerality, a beautiful definition, precision, a beautiful finesse of the guideline, a nice juiciness as well as dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cherry, crunchy strawberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of rose, acidulous plum as well as hints of fresh blond tobacco, tonka bean, cardamom and bergamote. Good length. Presence of an imperceptible hint of varietal and chocolate on the finish / persistence.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)