Other Bourgogne appellations
P. Ferraud & Fils 2019
Côteaux Bourguignons
The nose offers concentration, a fine power as well as a small spicy side. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, raspberry and small notes of gray pepper associated with touches of small wild fruits as well as a discreet hint of lily. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, juiciness, a fine acidulous frame, a small gourmandize, a fine tension as well as a juicy / acidulous finish. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / acidulous cherry, juicy / acidulous purple plum and small notes of small juicy / acidulous red berries associated with touches of blackberry, hints of liquorice, caramelization, lily as well as with fine hints of chocolate and hazelnut (in the background). Tannins are supple. Good length.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Collin-Bourrisset – 1821 L’Authentique 2019
Côteaux Bourguignons
The nose is relatively aromatic and offers a fine richness, a fine grain as well as a certain small intensity / power. It reveals notes of juicy / ripe wild blackberry, juicy / ripe strawberry and small notes of fleshy small fruits associated with a touch of pulpy cassis, rose, lily, fine hints of spices, nutmeg as well as a very discreet hint of clove / star anise and an imperceptible hint of black pepper. The palate is fruity and offers a good balance, an acidulous frame, a small tension, minerality, a good definition of the fruit as well as suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cherry, juicy blackberry and small notes of small fruits associated with a fine touch of cassis as well as hints of flowers, tonka bean and a discreet hint of almond fresh. Tannins are precise. Good length.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Domaine Houblin-Vernin – Les Vignes de l’Eglise 2018
Bourgogne Coulanges-La-Vineuse The nose is fresh, racy and offers a varietal side. There are notes of fresh raspberry, crunchy / fresh blackberry and small notes of iris, lily associated with touches of cassis leaf, sweet spices, cherry tail as well as discreet hints of local grove. The palate is fresh, fruity and offers minerality, a fresh frame, a fine suavity, an acidulous / juicy fruit, an assertive varietal side, suavity as well as a certain aromatic purity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of acidulous / juicy plum, crunchy raspberry and small notes of fresh red berries associated with touches of cherry stone, with hints of iris, peony, cherry blossoms as well as discreet hints of racy minerality and a hint of mocha on the persistence.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Domaine Houblin-Vernin – Cuvée Prestige 2018
Bourgogne Coulanges-La-Vineuse
The nose is aromatic and offers gourmandize, a certain richness, a fine intensity as well as concentration (rightly done). It reveals notes of pulpy / crushed blackberry, pulpy / crushed raspberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of fleshy fruits, chocolate, small blue fruits as well as fine hints of Sichuan pepper and a very discreet hint of hazelnut. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, freshness, a small minerality as well as a very fine unctuosity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy cherry, pulpy purple plum and small notes of violet, cornflowers associated with touches of crushed blackberry, acidulous / fleshy red berries as well as hints of violet, iris, rose, chocolate, vanilla and a discreet hint of hazelnut. Tannins are very finely mellow. Good length. Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Clos du Roi – Coline 2018, Nos Origines
Bourgogne Coulanges-La-Vineuse
The nose is racy and offers gourmandize, a fine richness as well as a good definition. It reveals notes of fleshy plum, sour cherry and small notes of violet associated with touches of crushed cassis, lily as well as fine hints of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, a good definition, a fine incisive side as well as a fine varietal hint. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy plum and small crunchy red berries associated with touches of cherry blossoms, bud, juicy blackberry as well as a hint of raspberry, hints of racy minerality and a subtle hint of cardamom / chocolate. Tannins are very slightly mellow. Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Clos du Roi – Pinot Noir 2019
Bourgogne Coulanges-La-Vineuse
The nose is fresh, racy and offers racy minerality as well as a certain mineral intensity. It reveals notes of fresh cherry, ripe strawberry and small notes of racy minerality associated with small touches of violet, flowers as well as very discreet hints of sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, a nice acidulous / mineral frame, a floral hint as well as crunch. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh violet, crunchy / fresh cherry and small notes of cherry blossoms associated with touches of juicy / pulpy purple plum, mineral hints, a subtle hint of spices as well as a very discreet hint of varietal and tonka bean. Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Clos du Roi – Chanvan 2017, Nos Origines
Bourgogne Coulanges-La-Vineuse
The nose is aromatic and offers a certain small power, a fine intensity as well as a small spicy side. It reveals notes of crunchy / fresh wild cassis, ripe raspberry and small notes of violet associated with small touches of peony, pulpy / ripe cherry as well as hints of nutmeg, spices and a fine toasted hint / almond. The palate is fruity, acidulous, racy and offers minerality, a fine tension as well as a fine fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cherry, ripe blackberry and small notes of juicy cassis associated with touches of violet, cherry blossoms, racy minerality as well as a discreet hint of rose petal, spices and a subtle hint of mocha (in the background).
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Clos du Roi – L’Intemporelle N°4
Bourgogne Coulanges-La-Vineuse The nose is aromatic and offers a certain complexity, a fine grain, a fine richness as well as a very fine flowery side. It reveals notes of cherry, pulpy raspberry and small notes of Boysenberry associated with touches of crushed berry fruits, violet, zan, nutmeg, racy minerality as well as a very discreet hint of pepper and an imperceptible hint of tonka bean (in the background). The palate is fruity and offers minerality, a mineral frame, richness, roundness, energy as well as a good freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed blackberry, pulpy / juicy cherry and small notes of cherry blossoms, violets associated with touches of ripe strawberries as well as fine hints of purple plum, lily, chocolate and toasted almond. A very discreet bitterness on the aftertaste.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Clos du Roi – L’Intemporelle N°5
Bourgogne Coulanges-La-Vineuse
The nose is aromatic, flowery and offers a good definition. There are notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of raspberry associated with small touches of plum, cassis, iris as well as small hints of racy minerality, spices, a very discreet hint of vanilla and a subtle hint of pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, balanced and offers an acidulous frame, suavity, a small concentration, roundness as well as gourmandize. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy raspberry, quite ripe wild blackberry and small notes of dried cassis associated with touches of small red fruits, lily, violet, discreet hints of cherry blossoms, pepper, nutmeg as well as a discreet toasted hint and tobacco.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Domaine du Beauregard – Signature 2018
Bourgogne Côtes du Couchois
The nose is fruity, slightly tight and offers a fine concentration. It reveals notes of purple plum, cornflowers and small notes of wild strawberry associated with small touches of crushed redcurrants, hints of zan as well as discreet hints of gray pepper and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers freshness, a small concentration, a small unctuosity, a nice acidulous frame, a good definition as well as a very fine richness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cherry, juicy / acidulous redcurrants and small notes of juicy plum associated with touches of racy minerality, acidulous small blue fruits, zan, toast as well as a subtle hint of nutmeg and cocoa. Tannins are very slightly mellow. Good length.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)