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Domaine Ratte - Naturé 2017

Arbois The nose is aromatic. It reveals notes of mirabelle plum and almond associated with discreet hints of nutmeg and small fruits. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, slightly tight and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, a fine suavity, tension, dynamism as well as a small juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy small yellow fruits, crunchy mirabelle plums and almonds combined with fine touches of flowers, nutmeg as well as a very discreet hint of green apple (on the finish). Very discreet tannic sensation on the finish. There is a hint of walnuts and almond on the finish / persistence. Gourmande and very beautiful persistence.

Score : 15.25+ (90-91/100)

Domaine Ratte - Grand Curoulet 2016

Arbois The nose is aromatic, finely powerful and offers intensity and elegance. It reveals notes of mountain flowers, fresh almonds and fresh mirabelle / physalis associated with discreet hints of fresh orange zest as well as a subtle hint of spices and minerality. The wine needs to be put in carafe. The palate is fruity, juicy, beautifuly fresh, well-balanced, precise, a bit gourmand and offers a good definition, a beautiful acidulous frame, a fine straightness as well as dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy physalis, mirabelle plum and small notes of orange peel associated with small touches of crunchy green apple, mountain flowers as well as a very discreet hint of spices. Good persistence. There is a hint of fresh almond, nutmeg, a very discreet hint of fresh hazelnut and an imperceptible touch of cocoa (in the background) on the persistence.

Score : 16 (92/100) Domaine Jean-Louis Tissot Cuvée Boutemple 2015

Arbois The nose is aromatic and offers power as well as a good grain finesse. It reveals notes of crunchy nectarine, mirabelle plum and small notes of flowers associated with a very discreet hint of white pepper and an imperceptible touch of almond. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, a beautiful juiciness, intensity, concentration, a racy minerality, fat, a beautiful finesse of the grain, a good freshness as well as a beautiful acid frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy physalis, apple and small notes of wildflowers associated with small / fine touches of nectarine, racy minerality as well as an imperceptible touch of white pepper (in the background). Good length. Almost tannic sensation on the finish. There are slight hints of fresh hazelnut and dried almond on the finish / persistence. Beautiful persistence.

Score : 15.5+ (91/100)

Domaine Rolet - Chardonnay 2014

Arbois The nose offers a small concentration. It needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of mirabelle plum, fresh leather and small notes of butter associated with small touches of crushed white fruit as well as discreet hints of flowers and an imperceptible hint of acacia. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, finesse, suavity, a small fat, dynamism as well as a good guideline. On the palate this wine expresses notes of lemon, crispy/acidulous mirabelle plum and flowers associated with touches of fresh leather as well as small hints of almond, minerality and butter. Good length. The finish is a bit acidulous (brings appetence). The persistence is gourmande.

Score : 14.75+ (89/100)

Domaine Rolet - Tradition 2012

Arbois The nose is aromatic, powerful, elegant and offers richness and finesse. It reveals notes of small yellow fruits, butter and small notes of honey associated with small touches of nutmeg, a hint of citrus fruit as well as fine hints of flowers and a very discreet hint of acacia. The palate is fruity, elegant, delicate, beautifully defined and offers an acidulous frame, a beautiful racy minerality, finesse as well as a good structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of acidulous physalis, apple and small notes of citrus associated with touches of almond, nutmeg, flowers, mountain flowers as well as a very discreet hint of acacia / linden tree (in the background) and hazelnut oil. Good length. The finish is slightly tannic. Beautiful persistence. A beautiful wine!

Score : 16.5 (93/100) Jacques Tissot « Les Corvées sous Curon » 2016 Chardonnay

Arbois The nose is fruity and offers a fine richness as well as a fine freshness. The wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of fresh mirabelle plum and small yellow fruit associated with touches of butter, toasted touches, almond as well as an imperceptible touch of white pepper and gunflint. The palate is fresh, fruity, very slightly tight and offers juiciness, a beautiful acid frame, tension, freshness as well as a beautiful minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy mirabelle plum, juicy peach and small notes of juicy citrus associated with a very discreet hint of almond, ripe pineapple, racy minerality and an imperceptible touch of vanilla / butter. The finish is a bit tight. Good length.

Score : 14.75 (88-89/100) Domaine Amélie Guillot Chardonnay, Vieilles Vignes 2016

Arbois The nose is aromatic and offers elegance as well as minerality. It reveals notes of juicy citrus (kumquat ...), juicy peach and small notes of white fruits associated with a touch of physalis and nuts. The palate is fresh, fruity, beautifully fat / suave, elegant, well-balanced and offers a fine acidulous frame as well as a beautiful finesse / definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of citrus (kumquat, quince) and small notes of juicy yellow fruits associated with touches of nectarine, pear and discreet hints of nut / almond on the finish. There is a very fine tannic sensation on the finish.

Score : 15.25 (90/100)

Rijckaert – Chardonnay 2016

Arbois The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a very fine richness / concentration. It reveals notes of quince and small yellow fruits associated with small touches of orange zest, physalis, peach, discreet hints of racy minerality, fresh apricot as well as a very discreet / imperceptible hint of beeswax and spices. The palate is fruity, beautifully fresh, elegant, precise, straight, frank and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, a beautiful minerality, a beautiful guideline as well as a beautiful finesse. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy physalis, small fresh / juicy yellow fruits and small notes of fleshy / juicy peach associated with fine touches of quenette, crushed apple as well as an imperceptible touch of racy minerality and flowers (in the background). beautiful persistence. There is an imperceptible almond / woody hint.

Score : 16.25 (92-93/100) Domaine de Montbourgeau Cuvée Spéciale 2014

L’Etoile The nose is aromatic, gourmand and offers a beautiful elegance as well as a beautiful softness. It reveals notes of mirabelle plum, fleshy yellow peach and small notes of mountain flowers associated with fine touches of vanilla, butter as well as a very discreet muscated hint. The palate is fruity, elegant, soft, delicate and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, fat, suavity, a beautiful minerality, a very fine unctuosity, a beautiful guideline, a beautiful balance as well as a beautiful definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of mirabelle plum, quince and small notes of butter associated with small touches of green apple, yellow peach, small yellow fruits, muscat, mountain flower and a touch of almond. Good length and beautiful persistence.

Score : 17 (94/100)

Domaine de Montbourgeau - En Banode 2015

L’Etoile The nose is aromatic, elegant, racy and offers minerality, a beautiful richness (but full of finesse) as well as a slightly tight grain. It reveals notes of small yellow fruits, fresh almonds, nutmeg / cumin as well as discreet hints of white fruit and a subtle hint of flowers. The palate is fruity, beautifully fresh, well-