Côtes de Beaune
Domaine André Moingeon & Fils – Le Trézin 2018
Blagny
The nose is fruity and offers power, a small concentration as well as a slightly tight grain. It reveals notes of crunchy Boysenberry, fleshy wild strawberry and small notes of pulpy small blue fruits associated with touches of cornflowers, cherry tail, plum blossoms, small toasted hints, sweet spices, nutmeg, a very discreet hint of vanilla as well as an imperceptible hint of tonka bean and saffron. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, freshness, a good definition, roundness, fat, a small straightness, suavity, dynamism as well as a certain power and concentration. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy blackberry, pulpy / juicy cherry and small notes of fleshy blue plum associated with touches of cornflowers, fresh lily, crunchy small blue berries as well as hints of chocolate, toasted, nutmeg and a subtle hint of Bourbon vanilla (in the background). Tannins are finely firm. A fine powdery side on the finish. A concentrated wine, with a good matter as well as a certain straightness (but still in control).
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Henri de Villamont Les Belles Filles 2018
Pernand-Vergelesses
The nose is fruity, racy and offers a certain intensity, delicacy as well as a certain deepness. It reveals notes of Boysenberry, bright cherry and small notes of wild blackberry associated with touches of violet, gray pepper, hints of camphor, zan as well as very discreet hints of rose and nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy / acidulous frame, a good definition, dynamism, a beautiful pulpy / acidulous fruit, gourmandize, a certain deepness, a small freshness, roundness, fat as well as a fine grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy raspberry, bright cherry and small notes of juicy / pulpy wild strawberry associated with small touches of acidulous / fleshy purple plum, lily, rose, cherry blossoms, racy minerality, chocolate as well as hints of toast / caramelization and a discreet hint of green cardamom on the finish. Tannins are elegant, precise and very finely firm. A discreet bitterness on the persistence.
Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)
Edmond Cornu & Fils - Le Bois Roussot 2018
Ladoix 1er Cru
The nose is racy and offers elegance, a fine power as well as a fine and slightly tight grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of crushed raspberry associated with touches of Cuben pear, nutmeg as well as hints of racy minerality, lilac, small blue berries and a subtle hint of zan. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, a fine concentration, gourmandize, a good definition, a fine acidulous frame, a good guideline, harmony, racy minerality as well as juicy / acidulous and very slightly crunchy fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / acidulous cherry, juicy / acidulous raspberry and small notes of juicy purple plum associated with a touch of small red berries, blueberry, sweet spices as well as a hint of tea and a very discreet hint of chocolate. Presence of a subtle hint of toasted hazelnut on the finish / persistence. A very fine chew on the finish.
Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)
Edmond Cornu & Fils – Vieilles Vignes 2018
Ladoix
The nose offers a small power, a fine intensity as well as a small peppery side. It reveals notes of bright Boysenberry, cherry and small notes of bright Quetsche plum associated with small touches of gray pepper as well as fine hints of zan, sweet spices and a very discreet hint of nutmeg. The palate is fruity, juicy, racy and offers a beautiful suave / juicy / fresh fruit, gourmandize, a fine tension, generosity, a certain purity of the fruit as well as a fine grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy blackberry, juicy Quetsche plum and small notes of crushed redcurrants associated with touches of fleshy / fresh red cherry, hints of cherry blossoms, rose, sweet spices, minerality as well as a very discreet hint of vanilla flowers, hazelnut and an imperceptible hint of laurel berries (in the background). Tannins are well-built and elegant. The finish is suave and elegant. Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Domaine du Château de Meursault – Les Chaillots 2018
Ladoix
The nose is fresh, fruity, aromatic and offers a certain gourmandize as well as richness (but full of control / freshness). It reveals notes of wild raspberry, fleshy strawberry and small notes of cassis associated with touches of plum, cornflowers, lily, hints of liquorice, nutmeg as well as fine hints of laurel / laurel berries (in the background) and an imperceptible hint of fresh leather (in the background). The wine needs to be decanted. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, framed and offers freshness, a small minerality, an acidulous frame, a certain richness (but full of control), a beautiful freshness as well as a small tight side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy raspberry, crunchy / juicy cherry and small notes of acidulous purple plum associated with touches of cornflowers, licorice as well as fine hints of racy minerality, vanilla, laurel berries and a subtle toasted hint. Tannins are slightly firm. Good length and good persistence. Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Domaine Gaston & Pierre Ravaut 2018
Ladoix
The nose is aromatic and offers a fine power, a small concentration as well as a small controlled richness. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, creamy plum and small notes of wild strawberries associated with touches of lilac, cornflowers, vanilla bean, green pepper as well as a discreet hint of chocolate. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, a small minerality, a certain richness (precisely mastered), tension, dynamism, a fine racy minerality as well as a certain liveliness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy blackberry, creamy plum and small notes of acidulous red berries associated with touches of violets, plum blossoms, fleshy small fruits as well as hints of vanilla bean, toast, nutmeg and fine chocolate hints. Tannins are well-built. Presence of a fine hint of hazelnut and almond in the background. Score : 16/20 (92 /100)
Domaine Alain Jeanniard Champ Pussuet 2018
Ladoix
The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a fine crunchiness. There are notes of fleshy cherry, raspberry and small notes of strawberry associated with touches of pulpy / ripe cassis, hints of zan, cherry blossoms, hints of spices as well as a very discreet hint of minerality, tonka bean and very discreet hints of toasted / vanilla. The palate is fruity, racy and offers juiciness, gourmandize, fat, pulpy side, a good definition as well as a fine and very discreetly tight grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright raspberry, Quetsche plum and small notes of bright cherry associated with touches of crushed strawberry, lily, lilac, racy minerality, cherry blossoms as well as toasted hints, cardamom, sweet spices, dark chocolate / cocoa and a very discreet hint of hazelnut (in the background). Tannins are very finely mellow. Presence of a very discreet hint of vanilla on the finish / persistence.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Domaine Chevalier 2018
Ladoix
The nose is fruity and offers generosity, a small intensity, a fine richness as well as a small freshness. It reveals notes of blackberry, fleshy small wild red fruits and small notes of fleshy purple plum associated with touches of violet, cherry blossoms, a fine hint of caramelized hazelnut, blond tobacco as well as a subtle hint of liquorice and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a juicy / an acidulous frame, minerality, a fine suavity, a beautiful finesse of the guideline as well as a fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy plum, violet, bright Boysenberry and small notes of bright cherry associated with touches of crushed redcurrants as well as hints of violet, vanilla, camphor, toasted hazelnut and a subtle hint of chocolate. Tannins are well-built and melted. Good length. Presence of discreet hints of dark chocolate on the persistence. Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)