Beaujolais

BROUILLY

Château de la Terrière 2017

Brouilly The nose is fruity, a bit tight, structured and offers power. It reveals notes of Bigarreau cherry, cassis and small notes of plum associated with small touches of raspberry, Cuben pepper, spices and an imperceptible hint of vegetation (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, tense, tight and offers juiciness, an acid frame as well as freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cassis, plum and crunchy redcurrants associated with touches of black cherry, vegetation / flowers as well as discreet hints of cassis bud, liquorice and chocolate (in the background). Tannins are wellbuilt. There is an imperceptible hint of cocoa on the persistence.

Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)

Château de la Terrière - Vieilles Vignes 2016

Brouilly The nose offers notes of cassis, violet and small notes of crushed plum associated with small touches of berries, cassis bud, fleshy raspberry as well as hints of sweet spices, vanilla, cocoa bean and an imperceptible hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, round, silky and offers a beautiful definition, suavity, gourmandise, freshness, a fine tension as well as fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, crushed plum and small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of wild strawberry, violet as well as hints of cassis bud, liquorice stick / zan and spices. Tannins are very slightly firm. There are hints of dark chocolate and cocoa bitterness on the persistence.

Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100) Domaine Nicolas Boudeau

Grain D’Expression 2017, La Grume

Brouilly (Terra Vitis) The nose is elegant, precise, well-built and offers a fine concentration / power. It reveals notes of fresh / ripe blackberry, fleshy plum and small notes of wild strawberry combined with fine touches of liquorice, violet and sweet spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, finesse, suavity, tension, dynamism as well as freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, juicy Quetsche plum and small notes of black cherry, small wild black berries, fleshy wild strawberry associated with touches of liquorice, toasted touches, sweet spices as well as a very discreet hint of sweet blond tobacco, flowers and an imperceptible hint of vanilla. Tannins are elegant. Good length.

Score : 15.75+/20 (91-92/100) Domaine Nicolas Boudeau

Grain D’Expression 2016, La Grume

Brouilly (Terra Vitis) The nose is aromatic, elegant and offers a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, crushed cassis and small notes of crushed Gariguette strawberry combined with touches of chocolate, vanilla as well as discreet hints of nutmeg, sweet spices and an imperceptible hint of caramelization. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced, harmonious, dynamic, silky, beautifully-built and offers suavity as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, crunchy blackberry and small notes of ripe / crunchy cassis associated with touches of wild raspberry, wild strawberry as well as slight touches of zan, violet / lilac and chocolate. Beautiful length. There are discreet hints of nutmeg and cocoa beans on the finish / persistence.

Score : 16.5/20 (93/100) Domaine Nicolas Boudeau

Grain D’Expression 2008, La Grume

Brouilly (Terra Vitis) The nose is aromatic, elegant, quite gourmand and offers a fine richness. It reveals notes of crushed blackberry, dried / fleshy strawberry and small notes Quetsche plum, crushed raspberry combined with slight hints of violet, blueberry, liquorice stick, discreet hints of tobacco, very discreet hints of undergrowth as well as an imperceptible hint of almond and tonka bean. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful freshness, a beautiful minerality, suavity, a beautiful precision, tension, a small linear side as well as a beautifully fine grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of plum, black cherry and small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of ripe wild strawberry, cherry as well as discreet hints of liquorice, sweet blond tobacco, sweet spices and an imperceptible hint of almond (on the finish). Good length.

Score : 16/20 (92/100)

Château de La Chaize - Rien de Trop 2017

Brouilly The nose is fruity, elegant as well as beautifully defined and delicate. It reveals notes of boysenberry, violet and small notes of crushed blueberry, crunchy wild strawberry associated with discreet hints of liquorice stick, colas, cinnamon and a very discreet toasted hint / sweet spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well-built, precise, elegant and offers a beautiful delicacy, suavity, finesse, dynamism, a fine tension, a beautiful definition, a beautiful fat, a beautiful harmony as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, blueberry and small notes of violet combined with small touches of red berries, rose, racy minerality as well as very discreet hints of spices and an imperceptible hint of chocolate (in the background). Tannins are elegant and well-built. Beautiful wine! (2020)

Score : 17/20 (94/100)

Château de La Chaize - La Chaize 2017

Brouilly The nose is fruity and offers a fine concentration as well as elegance. It reveals notes of Quetsche plum, blackberry and black cherry combined with small touches of crushed / jammy redcurrants as well as slight hints of liquorice, nutmeg and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, suave, silky and offers good definition, elegance, a beautiful acidulous frame, gourmandise, precision, freshness as well as a fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, Quetsche plum and small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of wild red berries, wild strawberry as well as discreet hints of liquorice and sweet spices. Good length.

Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)

Pierre-Marie Chermette - Pierreux 2017

Brouilly The nose is aromatic, elegant, well-built and offers a beautiful definition. It reveals notes of Boysenberry, blueberry and small notes of violet combined with touches of Bourbon vanilla and a discreet toasted hint / caramelization. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, elegant, harmonious, silky, gourmande and offers a beautiful definition, straightness, a fine tension as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blueberry, black cherry and small notes of violet combined with fine touches of crunchy wild raspberry, small berries as well as a very discreet hint of rose, spices and nutmeg. Good length and good persistence.

Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)

Richard Rottiers 2017

Brouilly The nose reveals notes of plum, violet and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of cassis, blueberry, liquorice stick as well as very discreet milky hints / vanilla, spices and a very discreet hint of chocolate. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, silky, elegant, well-built and offers finesse as well as acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of Bigarreau cherry, plum and small notes of blueberry associated with small touches of crunchy red berries as well as discreet hints of liquorice, sweet spices and an imperceptible hint of chocolate (in background). Good length.

Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)

Richard Rottiers 2016

Brouilly The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers a fine intensity. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of blueberry associated with fine touches of liquorice, vanilla and an imperceptible hint of coconut. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, tight and offers a good definition, juiciness, a beautiful suavity, finesse, roundness, a small freshness as well as a small tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, Quetsche plum and black cherry associated with small touches of small ripe black berries as well as hints of violet, cassis bud, vanilla, sweet spices, sweet blond tobacco and a very discreet toasted hint. Tannins are very slightly mellow. Good length.

Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)