Côte de Nuits & Hautes Côtes de Nuits

Pierre Naigeon

Les Hervelets 2016,VieillesVignes

Fixin, 1er Cru

The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers freshness, a fine concentration as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, wild raspberry and small notes of fleshy Quetsche plum associated with touches of violet, a hint of gray pepper, a discreet hint of balsamic as well as subtle hints of liquorice stick, chocolate and an imperceptible hint of mild tobacco (in the background). The palate is fruity, beautiful well-balanced, silky, racy and offers a beautiful definition, a beautiful precision, a fine grain, tension, a mineral frame as well as a small freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, Quetsche plum and small notes of ripe/crushed redcurrant associated with small hints of cornflower, rose as well as fine hints of chocolate, toasted and a very discreet hint of cardamom (in the background). Tannins are elegant, fine and structuring. Beautiful persistence. A beautiful wine full of balance!

Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)

Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur - Cuvée Vieilles Vignes, Clos du Chapitre 2016, Monopole

Fixin, 1er Cru

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers concentration as well as a small power. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, ripe plum and small notes of small wild red fruits associated with fine touches of liquorice stick, cardamom as well as a very discreet hint of cocoa bean and an imperceptible hint of vanilla (in the background). The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced, elegant and offers fleshiness, a beautiful definition, an acidulous frame, concentration, a good balance as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy cherry, fleshy/juicy Quetsche plum and small notes of small fleshy red fruits associated with hints of lily/lilac, fine hints of cocoa as well as very discreet toasted hints and an imperceptible hint of vanilla (in the background). Good length. Score : 16.25/20 (9293/100)

Domaine Fougeray de Beauclair Clos Marion 2017

Fixin

The nose is elegant, aromatic, very finely tight and offers a small richness. It reveals notes of blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of plum associated with fine touches of crushed raspberry as well as fine hints of toasted, cornflower/lily and Sichuan pepper/spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced, well-built and offers a good definition, freshness, a mineral frame, precision, elegance, tension, an aerial side, gourmandize, a small concentration, a beautiful matter as well as a good finesse of the grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy plum, juicy raspberry and small notes of fleshy cherry associated with touches of fleshy small red berries, cornflower as well as very discreet hints of liquorice and a very discreet hint of cardamom. Tannins are elegant and supple.

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

Manuel Olivier 2017

Morey Saint-Denis

The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers a fine power. It reveals notes of wild cassis, wild blackberry and small notes of wild raspberry associated with touches of violet, liquorice as well as discreet hint of Sichuan pepper and tobacco. The palate is fresh, fruity, mineral, well-balanced and offers a good definition, juiciness, a beautiful juicy/mineral frame, a fine aerial side, suavity as well as fine power/concentration. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, fleshy/juicy red berries and small notes of wild cassis associated with fine touches of tobacco, zan, cornflower/lilac, minerality as well as a discreet hint of cardamom and a very discreet hint of cocoa on the finish. Tannins are well-built. Good length.

Score : 15+/20 (91/100)

Maison Chanzy - Les Herbuottes 2016

Morey-Saint-Denis

The nose is elegant and aromatic. It reveals notes of toasted/grilled, blackberry and small notes of strawberry associated with fine touches of cherry, cornflower, hints of coffee, juicy blueberry as well as fine hints of vanilla and graphite. The palate is fruity, elegant, beautifully defined, suave, gourmand and offers a beautiful juicy/acidulous frame, a beautiful suavity, a beautiful finesse of the grain, harmony, a melodious side, freshness, flesh as well as a beautiful guideline. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy black cherry, fleshy/juicy raspberry and small notes of fleshy/juicy small red berries associated with fine touches of blueberry, violet as well as discreet hints of liquorice, coffee, cardamom and a very discreet hint of Bourbon vanilla (in the background). Tannins are elegant. There is an imperceptible hint of toasted nut on the persistence.

Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)

Domaine Heresztyn Mazzini Les Millandes 2017

Morey-Saint-Denis, 1er Cru

The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers a fine concentration/richness, complexity as well as opulence/power. It reveals notes of Quetsche plum, fleshy blackberry and small notes of blueberry associated with touches of violet, toasted, chocolate, cardamom, dry almond as well as discreet hints of fleshy strawberry. The palate is juicy, well-balanced, fruity and offers a beautiful minerality, freshness, a beautiful definition, power as well as a good finesse/straightness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy plum and small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with discreet hints of fleshy wild raspberry as well as discreet hints of chocolate/tonka bean and toasted almond. Tannins are fine, elegant and structuring. Good length.

Score : 17.25+/20 (95/100)

DomaineVigot Fabrice 2017

Vosne-Romanée

The nose is elegant, aromatic, flowery and offers power. It reveals notes of blackberry, blue fruits and small notes of fleshy plum, violet associated with small touches of black fruits, chocolate, toasted, saffron as well as discreet hints of Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, juiciness, a small creaminess, minerality/freshness, a beautiful volume, a very fine power (in the background), a beautiful finesse of the grain, a small straightness, a beautiful roundness as well as a very beautiful gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy wild raspberry and small notes of fleshy plum associated with small tocuhes of chocolate, cherry as well as hints of toasted, caramelization and discreet hints of hazel nut (in the background). Tannins are elegant, structuring and supple.

Score : 17.5+/20 (95-96/100)

Domaine Michel Gros - Clos des Réas 2016, Monopole

Vosne Romanée, 1er Cru

The nose is elegant, racy and offers a fine intensity as well as a racy minerality. It reveals notes of wild red berries and wild blackberry associated with small notes of dry rose, lilac, fine touches of Timut pepper as well as discreet hints of chocolate and toasted. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well-built, beautifully gourmande and offers fat, a small unctuosity and very finely tight. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy raspberry, juicy/fleshy red berries and small notes of violet, lilac associated with small touches of fleshy blackberry, juicy blueberry, liquorice, toasted/caramelization, mild tobacco as well as discreet hints of chocolate, vanilla and an imperceptible hint of nutmeg. Tannins are well-built and elegant. Good length.

Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)