Other Bourgogne appellations
Simonnet-Febvre – Epineuil 2018
Bourgogne
The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a crunchy finish. It reveals notes of crunchy blackberry, fresh / crunchy small blue fruits and small notes of strawberry associated with small touches of violet, rose, sweet spices as well as a subtle hint of zan. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, very discreetly tight and offers a good freshness, minerality, a certain tension as well as a small fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cherry, crunchy raspberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of juicy / fresh blackberry, hints of rose, cassis bud as well as fine hints of cocoa, spices and nutmeg. Tannins are integrated. Presence of a slight hint of bitterness on the finish / persistence.
Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Simonnet-Febvre – César 2018
Bourgogne
The nose offers a small concentration as well as a fine power. It reveals notes of ripe wild blackberry, peony and fleshy small black fruits associated with touches of violet, pulpy plum as well as hints of camphor, Sichuan pepper and an imperceptible hint of caramelization. The palate is fruity and offers gourmandize, a beautiful freshness, a very fine richness, juiciness, a fine richness, a good definition, a fine acidulous frame as well as a juicy / acidulous / ripe fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / acidulous Boysenberry, juicy / acidulous blueberry and small notes of juicy / acidulous raspberry associated with touches of small red berries, hints of chocolate, vanilla as well as a subtle hint of zan and green cardamom. Tannins are well-built. Good persistence.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Château de Marsannay Bourgogne du Château 2018, Pinot Noir
Bourgogne
The nose is fruity and offers a small concentration as well as a certain richness of the fruit. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of pulpy plum associated with touches of pulpy raspberry, gray pepper as well as hints of tobacco, a subtle hint of nutmeg and an imperceptible hint of laurel. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, minerality, roundness, a certain suavity a certain richness as well as dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / crunchy cherry, pulpy raspberry and small notes of juicy / pulpy purple plum associated with a touch of blueberry, fresh violet, fresh cornflowers as well as a subtle hint of cherry stone, liquorice and sweet spices. Tannins are racy and very slightly tight. Presence of a fine varietal hint on the finish / persistence. Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100
Christophe Denizot, Domaine des Moirots – Pinot Noir 2019
Bourgogne
The nose is fruity, quite aromatic and offers a fine power as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of ripe blackberry, pulpy plum and small notes of fleshy cherry associated with a touch of cassis, cherry blossoms, lily as well as a discreet hint of tobacco, vanilla and a very discreet hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, a bit tight and offers suavity, a small freshness, a certain minerality as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy strawberry, pulpy cherry and small notes of juicy cassis associated with touches of pulpy / juicy plum, hints of cornflowers, violet as well as fine hints of tobacco, liquorice, almond and an imperceptible hint of laurel berries (in the background).
Score : 15+ /20 (89-90/100
Maison Champy – Cuvée Edme 2019, Pinot Noir
Bourgogne
The nose offers a fine power, a fine minerality, a fine power as well as an aromatic side. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, ripe wild strawberry and small notes of raspberry associated with touches of violet, tobacco, dried lily, fine hints of vanilla as well as a very discreet hint of camphor and pepper. The palate is fruity, a bit tight and offers freshness, minerality, a fine concentration, tension, a fine acidulous frame as well as a pulpy / juicy / slightly acidulous fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cherry, acidulous / juicy redcurrants and small notes of acidulous / juicy blackberry associated with touches of violet, small blue fruits, hints of liquorice, vanilla, toast as well as with a subtle hint of nutmeg and rose. Presence of a very discreet hint of chocolate on the finish / persistence. Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Domaine Armelle et Bernard Rion – La Croix Blanche 2019, Vieilles Vignes
Bourgogne
The nose is fruity, well-rounded and offers a small concentration as well as a fine richness. It reveals notes of ripe raspberry, fleshy blue plum and small notes of fleshy cherry associated with fine touches of crushed strawberry, blond tobacco as well as a subtle hint of blueberry, licorice, racy minerality and a discreet hint of sweet spices / hazelnut. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, a good definition, a certain gourmandize, finesse, an acidulous frame, suavity as well as energy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cherry, fleshy / juicy raspberry and small notes of juicy / acidulous blue plum associated with touches of small crushed red berries as well as hints of liquorice, cardamom, Tonka bean, a subtle hint of hazelnut and sweet spices. Tannins are well-built. Good length. Presence of fine hints of crushed / caramelized almonds on the persistence.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Domaine des Chenevières – La Baronne 2017
Bourgogne
The nose is aromatic and offers a certain concentration as well as a very fine floral side. It reveals notes of Boysenberry, strawberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of bright blue berries, zan, tobacco as well as a discreet hint of lily, minerality and a subtle hint of spices. The palate is fresh, mineral, fruity, well-balanced, very discreetly tight and offers a small tension, a small straightness as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy cherry, juicy red berries and small notes of violet associated with touches of rose, juicy cassis, hints of zan, tobacco as well as discreet hints of local dry grove and chocolate. Tannins are supple. Good length. Presence of a subtle hint of tonka bean and toasted almond on the persistence.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Stéphane Brocard – Pinot Noir 2019
Bourgogne
(Organic) The nose is fruity and offers a nice fruit, precision as well as a beautiful purity of the fruit. It reveals notes of bright cherry, blueberry and small notes of purple plum associated with touches of small red berries as well as hints of tobacco, crushed hazelnut and a discreet hint of green cardamom. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, focused on the fruit and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, gourmandize, a nice silky feel as well as purity in the fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cherry, acidulous redcurrants and small notes of juicy blueberry associated with touches of juicy blue plum, hints of lily, rose as well as fine hints of toasted almond and a hint of chocolate.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Pierre Bourée Fils 2018
Bourgogne
The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers concentration. It reveals notes of crushed blackberry, crushed strawberry and small notes of lily, iris associated with touches of pulpy Quetsche plum as well as fine hints of vanilla, almond blossoms and discreet hints of cocoa. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers creaminess, gourmandize, a good definition, a small flattering side, an acidulous frame as well as a certain freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of creamy cherry, acidulous raspberry and small notes of pulpy plum associated with touches of acidulous redcurrants, lily, violet as well as hints of toasted almond, vanilla and a very discreet hint of crushed cardamom. Tannins are very slightly mellow. Presence of a subtle hint of toasted hazelnut on the persistence. Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Domaine Poulleau Père & Fils – Pinot Noir 2019
Bourgogne
The nose is fruity and offers minerality, a very fine power as well as a fine incisive side. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, pulpy wild cassis and small notes of fleshy purple plum associated with small touches of crushed cherry, Sichuan pepper, nutmeg as well as a very discreet hint of laurel berries. The palate is fruity, framed and offers juiciness, a beautiful freshness, minerality, energy, a certain tension as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy cherry, juicy / fresh raspberry and small notes of fresh / juicy plum associated with touches of small fresh / juicy red berries, violet, cornflowers as well as toasted hints, cardamom, licorice, a subtle hint of minerality and an imperceptible hint of laurel berries (in the background). Tannins offer suppleness. Good length. Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)