Beaujolais

Jean-Pierre Mortet - Les Héritages 2016

Moulin-à-Vent The nose is aromatic and elegant. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of wild strawberry, lilac associated with hints of sweet spices and gray pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well-built and offers a good definition, juiciness, suavity, a good structure, finesse as well as an acid frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, plum and small notes of cassis associated with touches of violet, lilac as well as discreet hints of blueberry, zan, sweet spices, a very discreet hint of tobacco and an imperceptible hint of cocoa bean (in the background). Tannins are fine and very slightly mellow. Good length.

Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100

Domaine Bertrand - Les Petit Bois 2016

Moulin-à-Vent The nose is fruity and offers a fine power, elegance and a small complexity. It reveals notes of plum, wild black berries and small notes cassis, strawberry associated with discreet touches of violet, dried tobacco and discreet hints of zan. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, an acidulous frame, a small juiciness, suavity, gourmandise as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, plum and small notes of cassis associated with small touches of strawberry, flowers as well as discreet hints of spices, colas and a very discreet hint of chocolate. Tannins are fine and very slightly chewy. The finish is discreetly chewy. A gourmand, fruity and suave wine.

Score : 16/20 (92/100)

Château du Moulin àVent - LesVérillats 2016

Moulin-à-Vent The nose is aromatic, powerful, elegant and offers concentration and a fine intensity. It reveals notes of cassis, toasted and small notes of juicy red berries associated with touches of vanilla, chocolate, racy minerality, blackberry, slight hints of spices as well as a discreet hint of pepper and grilled / coffee. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, very slightly tight and offers a beautiful definition, juiciness, a beautiful guideline, fat, a mineral frame (fine minerality), a fine tension, finesse / delicacy as well as a discreetly unctuous matter. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, juicy plum and small notes of cassis, juicy / crunchy red berries associated with touches of minerality, chocolate, cardamom, grilled as well as a very discreet hint of flowers. Tannins are fine, elegant and slightly firm. Good length. (2020)

Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100) Domaine Labruyère - Coeur de Terroirs 2016, Vieilles Vignes

Moulin-à-Vent The nose is aromatic, elegant and offers a fine richness / concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, toasted notes and small notes of plum associated with fine touches of red fruits and discreet hints of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, slightly tight and offers a good definition, a fine acidulous frame, suavity, a fine tension as well as a small concentration. Freshness on the attack. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, crushed cassis and small notes of plum associated with small touches of red fruits, flowers, toasted and spices. Good length. There is a hint of tonka bean on the finish / persistence. (2020+)

Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)

Domaine Labruyère - Le Clos 2016, Monopole

Moulin-à-Vent The nose is aromatic and elegant. It reveals notes of blackberry and small notes of sweet spices, ripe red fruits, tobacco associated with discreet hints of undergrowths and coffee. The wine needs to be put in carafe. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, suave and offers a good definition, a small juiciness, a fine acidulous frame, a fine straightness, elegance, a beautiful precision, a racy minerality as well as a small freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy raspberry, fleshy cherry and small notes of plum associated with slight hints of blueberry, violet as well as discreet hints of tobacco and zan. Tannins are a bit firm. (2020+)

Score : 16/20 (91/100) Domaine Labruyère - Le Carquelin 2016 Sélection Parcellaire

Moulin-à-Vent The nose is aromatic and offers power as well as concentration. It reveals notes of black cherry / sour cherry, cassis and small notes plum associated with touches of wild berries, violet, liquorice, cardamom and a very discreet hint of blond tobacco. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, finesse, a small aerial side, minerality, a fine grain as well as delicacy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, plum and small notes of blackberry associated with slight hints of raspberry, violet / blueberry, zan, spices as well as an imperceptible hint of tobacco and vanilla (in the background). Tannins are fine and very slightly mellow. Good length. (2020)

Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100) Domaine Labruyère - Champ de Cour 2016, Sélection Parcellaire

Moulin-à-Vent The nose is aromatic, a bit tight and spicy. It needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of plum, cassis and gray pepper combined with fine touches of red fruits and flowers. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, juiciness, a beautiful gourmandise, suavity, a racy minerality, finesse, a small tension as well as a small acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy Quetsche plum, fleshy / juicy raspberry and small notes of red berries, violet associated with small touches of cassis, rose as well as discreet hints of zan. Tannins are very fine. Good length. There are a slight toasted hint, coffee as well as an imperceptible hint of almond on the finish / persistence.

Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)

P. Ferraud & Fils - L’Eolienne 2016

Moulin-à-Vent The nose is fruity and offers power. It reveals notes of cassis, red berries and small notes of violet, blackberry associated with touches of rose as well as discreet hints of liquorice, pepper, cardamom and an imperceptible hint of sweet spices/vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers suavity, a small acid frame, a good definition, a good guideline, fat, roundness and freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry, plum and small notes of crushed red berries associated with touches of violet, rose, blackberry as well as a very discreet hint of cassis bud/zan and blond tobacco.

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

Domaine Labruyère - Le Clos 2008, Monopole

Moulin-à-Vent The nose is aromatic, fruity and offers a fine richness as well as a very fine intensity. It reveals notes of strawberry, blackberry and small notes of vanilla associated with discreet touches of coconut (in the background) and an imperceptible hint of mushroom (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a juicy / acidulous frame, a small straightness, suavity, elegance and a racy minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of plum, juicy raspberry and small notes of red berries, cherry associated with touches of vanilla, zan, sweet spices and a very discreet hint of butter (in the background). Tannins are slightly mellow.

Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)

Jean-Pierre Mortet - Les Rouchaux 2008

Moulin-à-Vent The nose is aromatic. It reveals notes of blackberry and crushed strawberry combined with small notes of cassis, violet, liquorice as well as discreet hints of undergrowth and vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, an acidulous frame, a fine suavity, a beautiful minerality, precision, a good structure as well as a small freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, fresh strawberry and small notes of red berries associated with fine touches of violet, liquorice, cassis, undergrowth and a very discreet hint of nutmeg.

Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)