Côte de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune

Château de Meursault 2016

Beaune-Fèves, 1er Cru

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers power, a beautiful definition, a fine intensity as well as a good finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, raspberry and small notes of black cherry associated with touches of black pepper as well as fine hints of toasted, nutmeg/cardamom, spices and a very discreet hint of ris (in the background). The palate is fruity, mineral, wellbalanced, elegant, beautifully defined, racy and offers a fine acidulous frame, tension, juiciness, a fleshy/juicy fruit as well as a fine richness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy plum, black cherry and small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with fine touches of blackberry, cornflower, toasted/ chocolate as well as a discreet hint of iris, zan and cardamom. Tannins are elegant, structuring and well-built. Beautiful persistence.

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

Château de Meursault 2016

Beaune-Toussaints, 1er Cru

The nose is elegant, aromatic, well-built, racy, structured and offers richness as well as a good definition. It reveals notes of fleshy wild strawberry, fleshy blackberry and small notes of gray pepper associated with fine touches of crushed cassis as well as hints of cardamom and a very discreet hint of toasted/ caramelization (in the background). The palate is fruity, racy and offers a beautiful balance, juiciness, a mineral frame, suavity, a good definition, a beautiful structure, freshness, gourmandize, a beautiful silkiness as well as a small concentration. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of cassis, flowers, a discreet hint of gray pepper, toasted/sweet spices as well as an imperceptible iodine hint (in the background) and vanilla (in the background). Good length. Beautiful finish, brings chews as well as gourmandize. Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)

Château de Meursault Les Trois Journaux 2016

Beaune-Grèves, 1er Cru

The nose is fruity, aromatic, racy and offers complexity as well as fine hints of power/intensity. It reveals notes of plum, violet and small notes of iris associated with touches of small ripe red fruits, toasted, Sichuan pepper as well as discreet hints of cardamom, vanilla and a very discreet hint of leather. The palate is fruity, juicy, elegant, well-built and offers a beautiful suavity/sapidity, fleshiness/juiciness, a mineral frame as well as a good guideline. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, fleshy/juicy red plum and small notes of blackberry associated with small hints of wild raspberry, cornflower/ iris as well as discreet hints of liquorice stick, cardamom and a very discreet hint of vanilla. Tannins are elegant. There is a very discreet hint of almond/ chocolate on the persistence.

Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)

Domaine Rebourgeon-Mure LesVignes Franches 2017

Beaune 1er Cru

The nose is aromatic elegant and complex. It reveals notes of Boysen berry, wild cassis and small notes of wild raspberry associated with touches of plum as well as hints of zan, nutmeg and discreet hints of toasted. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a good definition, a small juiciness, finesse, a fine tension as well as fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy cherry, fleshy/juicy red berries and small notes of plum associated with fine touches of liquorice stick, cornflower/flowers as well as discreet hints of toasted/mild tobacco (in the background). Tannins are well-built. There is a very discreet hint of tonka bean on the persistence.

Score : 16/20 (92/100)

Edmond Cornu & Fils Les Bons Ores 2017

Chorey-Les-Beaune

This wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of plum, strawberry and small notes of blackberry, spices/fresh leather associated with touches of toasted, liquorice as well as discreet hints of nutmeg and Cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, mineral and offers freshness, tension/straightness, a very discreetly tight structure as well as a small juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, plum and small notes of raspberry associated with small touches of juicy small blue fruits, cornflower as well as discreet hints of liquorice and nutmeg/sweet spices. Tannins are wellbuilt and very discreetly firm.

Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)

Domaine Changarnier Pierrefite 2017

Monthelie

The nose is fruity, aromatic, elegant and gourmand. It reveals notes of fleshy/crushed cherry, plum and small notes of wild blackberry associated with touches of violet, primrose as well as fine hints of gray pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, suave, well-balanced and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, a good definition, a beautiful juiciness, a fine straightness as well as finesse. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy red cherry, fleshy/juicy black berries and small notes of juicy/acidulous raspberry associated with small touches of crushed plum, violet/cornflower as well as a very discreet hint of zan and chocolate (in the background). Tannins are fine, elegant and precise. There is an imperceptible iodine hint on the persistence.

Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)

Domaine Doreau 2017

Monthelie

The nose is spicy. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, crunchy wild strawberry and small notes of Sichuan pepper associated with fine hints of nutmeg and toasted. The palate is fruity, mineral (beautiful racy minerality), well-balanced and offers a good definition, juiciness, an acidulous frame, precision, straightness, suavity, a small fat, energy as well as a fine concentration. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy cherry and crunchy wild blackberry associated with small notes of crunchy wild red berries, wild strawberry as well as fine hints of pepper, varietals/flowers (lily, violet) and discreet hints of liquorice. Tannins are fine and well-built. There is a very discreet hint of chocolate and almond on the persistence (bring gourmandize).

Score : 15+/20 (91/100)

Domaine Changarnier Les Clous 2017

Monthelie 1er Cru

The nose is elegant, beautifully built, beautifully racy and offers a very beautiful finesse of the grain, a fine richness as well as a fine racy minerality. It reveals notes of fresh blackberry and fresh/crunchy wild strawberry associated with touches of gray pepper, crunchy cherry as well as hints of Sichuan pepper and a very discreet hint of tobacco. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced, well-built and offers a beautiful suavity, a beautiful definition/dimension, a good structure, a mineral frame as well as a ripe and acidulous fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/acidulous red cherry, crunchy red berries and small notes of fleshy/juicy Quetsche plum associated with touches of violet, peony as well as a very discreet hint of zan, chocolate, toasted/caramelization (in the background) and Ceylan tea. Tannins are fine and elegant.

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