Côte de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune

Ducheste de Magenta - Abbaye de Morgeot 2014

Chassagne-Montrachet, 1er Cru

The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers intensity. It reveals notes of lily, violet, blackberry and small notes of strawberry associated with fine touches of toasted, mocha as well as discreet hints of toasted and an imperceptible hint of almond/ripe hazel nut. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, finely dusty, racy and offers a beautiful juicy/mineral frame, finesse, a fine richness, a good definition as well as complexity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy cassis and small notes of juicy raspberry associated with fine touches of violet, lily, juicy plum as well as hints of graphite/pencil lead, mocha and spices. Tannins are well-built. Good length. Power on the finish.

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

Maison Champy 2017

Savigny-Les-Beaune

The nose is racy. It reveals notes of wild red berries and small notes of violet, Sichuan pepper associated with touches of fresh/fleshy raspberry as well as fine hints of zan, spices and a very discreet hint of nutmeg. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, tension, precision, suavity as well as dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/crunchy red berries, fleshy/crunchy cherry and small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of violet. Tannins are fine and elegant. Good length.

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

Louis Max 2017

Savigny-Les-Beaune

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of plum, wild blackberry and small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with small touches of violet/cornflower as well as hints of liquorice, toasted and a discreet hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a mineral frame, a good freshness as well as a small tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy cherry and crunchy raspberry associated with small notes of crunchy plum, flowers as well as small touches of crunchy small berries, liquorice stick, racy minerality and a very discreet/imperceptible hint of vanilla. Good length.

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

Rijckaert - Les Marconnets 2017

Savigny-Les-Beaune 1er Cru

The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers a beautiful finesse in richness, power, a fine juiciness, intensity, a good finesse of the grain as well as power. It reveals notes of plum, black cherry and small notes of fleshy/juicy red fruits associated with fine hints of liquorice, flowers and spices. The palate is fruity, mineral, racy and offers a beautiful finesse in richness/power, a small concentration as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, fleshy/juicy Quetsche plum and small notes of blueberry associated with small touches of fleshy/juicy raspberry, fine hints of liquorice, peony/violet as well as a discreet hint of graphite/incense and zan. Tannins are fine, elegant and offer a discreet firmness. There is a hint of chocolate on the persistence.

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

Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur Les Gollardes 2017

Savigny-Les-Beaune

The nose is fruity, racy and offers a fine power. it reveals notes of wild red berries, wild cassis and small notes of cornflower, plum associated with hints of pepper, zan as well as a discreet hint of tobacco. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced, precise and offers a beautiful definition, gourmandize, elegance, a mineral frame, an aerial side as well as a ripe/sugared/juicy fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy black cherry, fleshy/ juicy blueberry and small notes of plum associated with touches of acidulous small red berries as well as hints of liquorice, chocolate and a discreet hint of caramelized oak. Tannins are well-built. Good length.

Score : 16+/20 (93-94/100)

Domaine Fougeray de Beauclair Les Golardes 2017

Savigny-Les-Beaune

The nose is aromatic, elegant and well-built. It reveals notes of fleshy Gariguette strawberry, fleshy blackberry and small notes of crushed raspberry associated with fine touches of racy minerality, toasted, violet as well as very discreet hints of sweet spices and Cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, precision, gourmandize, crunchiness as well as a beautiful ripe but juicy fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy raspberry, fleshy/juicy plum and small notes of cassis associated with fine touches of acidulous wild red berries as well as hints of racy minerality, zan a very discreet hints of toasted. Tannins are well-built. Good length.

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

Domaine Désertaux-Ferrand Les Sceaux 2017

Beaune, 1er Cru

The nose is racy and offers freshness as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of small wild black berries, flowers (cornflower, lilac...) and small notes of cherry associated with touches of raspberry, racy minerality as well as hints of varietals, zan and a very discreet hint of fresh mild tobacco (in the background). The palate is beautifully fresh, fruity and offers suavity, a mineral frame (racy minerality), roundness, a good finesse of the grain, a good definition, gourmandize, a crunchy/juicy raspberry and small notes of crunchy violet plum associated with small touches of crunchy cassis, hints of violet, zan, very fine hints of chocolate (in the background) as well as a very discreet hint of cardamom and graphite. Tannins are well-built. Good length. This wine should be decanted.

Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)

Francois d’Allaines La Blanchisserie 2017

Beaune

The nose is flowery, racy and offers a racy minerality. This wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of lily, lilac and small notes of raspberry associated with touches of blackberry, rose, plum as well as fine hints of liquorice, toasted and graphite. The palate is fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers a beautiful acidulous/juicy frame, suavity, a good definition, gourmandize as well as a beautiful maturity of the fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy cherry, fleshy/juicy plum and small notes of juicy cassis associated with small touches of juicy blue fruits, flowers (lily, rose, lilac) as well as discreet hints of liquorice, toasted and a very discreet hint of vanilla (in the background). Good length. A wine on the fruit and easy-drinking.

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

Domaine Faiveley

Clos de l’Ecu 2016, Monopole

Beaune 1er Cru

The nose is elegant, aromatic, racy and offers a very beautiful elegance, a beautiful definition, a fine richness, a very beautiful grain as well as a beautiful finesse. It reveals notes of black cherry, blackberry and small notes of plum associated with touches of crushed raspberry, cornflower and discreet hints of gray pepper. The palate is elegant, beautifully defined, a mineral frame (beautiful minerality), a beautiful grain/finesse of the grain, a small aerial side, a beautiful dimension as well as a beautiful silky touch. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, fleshy Quetsche plum and small notes of small wild berries associated with touches of blackberry, raspberry as well as fine hints of liquorice/liquorice stick, toasted, tonka bean and a discreet saline hint on the finish/in the background. Tannins are fine and elegant. There is an imperceptible hint of hazel nut (in the background) on the finish.

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