Côte de Nuits & Hautes Côtes de Nuits
& Hautes Côtes de Nuits
DomaineVigot Fabrice VieillesVignes 2017
Gevrey-Chambertin
The nose is fruity, elegant, well-built, racy and offers a small intensity. It reveals notes of cherry, wild strawberry and small notes of blackberry, fleshy cassis associated with touches of liquorice stick, violet as well as discreet hints of lily, spices and a very discreet hint of pepper (in the background). The palate is fresh, fruity, well-balanced, suave, well-built and offers fat, an acidulous/juicy frame as well as silkiness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, strawberry and small notes of violet/rose associated with touches of blackberry, discreet hints of chocolate, nutmeg, toasted as well as an imperceptible hint of mild tobacco (in the background) and rose (on the finish). Tannins are well-built. Good length. A very fine power on the finish.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Closerie des Alisiers VieillesVignes 2016
Gevrey-Chambertin
The nose is fruity and elegant. This wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, Boysen berry and small notes of crushed wild red berries associated with fine touches of violet, cardamom and tonka bean. The palate is fruity, suave, well-balanced and offers freshness, a beautiful definition as well as a beautiful mineral frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy cherry, fleshy/juicy blackberry and small notes of crunchy violet plum associated with touches of crunchy small red berries as well as hints of violet, tonka bean and cardamom/toasted. Good length.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Domaine Heresztyn Mazzini 2017 Clos Saint Denis, Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, aromatic, structured and offers a fine power/concentration. It reveals notes of Quetsche plum and small notes of blackberry, violet associated with discreet hints of fleshy small blue fruits, fleshy wild strawberry, flowers as well as discreet hints of Sichuan pepper, spices, nutmeg, cardamom and very discreet hints of caramelized oak/ nut. The palate is beautifully fruity, elegant, well-balanced, very discreetly tight and offers a beautiful juiciness, a beautiful definition, finesse, a small concentration, generosity, an fine acidulous frame, a beautiful matter, tension, a good structure as well as a good finesse of the grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy cassis and juicy/crunchy Quetsche plum associated with small touches of fleshy raspberry, toasted, Sichuan pepper and camphor. Tannins are elegant and fine. Good length. Chews on the finish. Good persistence. There is a very discreet hint of cocoa, mild tobacco and almond on the finish/persistence.
Score : 18.25/20 (96-97/100)
Domaine Heresztyn Mazzini « Clos Village » 2017
Gevrey Chambertin
The nose is fruity, structured and offers generosity as well as elegance. It reveals notes of plum, black cherry and small notes of liquorice associated with touches of cornflower, blackberry, ripe red cherry as well as discreet hints of spices and an imperceptible hint of gray pepper. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced, precise and offers tension, a good definition, fat, a good structure, a good freshness as well as a good guideline. on the palate this wine expresses notes of plum, ripe cassis and small notes of black cherry associated with ripe small berries, lily as well as a very discreet hint of spices, toasted, liquorice, a very discreet sappy hint and cardamom (in the background). Tannins are fine, elegant and structuring. There is an imperceptible hint of dark chocolate on the persistence.
Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)
Domaine Heresztyn Mazzini VieillesVignes 2017
Gevrey Chambertin
The nose is aromatic and offers power, a beautiful finesse of the grain, intensity, finesse as well as complexity. It reveals notes of blackberry and wild black fruits associated with touches of crushed cassis, red fruits, gray pepper as well as a very discreet hint of cumin/spices. The palate is beautifully fresh, fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, a fine tension, a beautiful precision, dynamism, finesse, a beautiful guideline as well as elegance. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe cassis, juicy/crunchy blackberry and small notes of crunchy/juicy small blue fruits associated with fine touches of crunchy/fresh raspberry, cardamom, flowers and spices. Tannins are fine, elegant and structuring. Good length.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Domaine Heresztyn Mazzini VieillesVignes 2017 les Jouises
Gevrey Chambertin
The nose is aromatic, elegant and offers opulence as well as fine concentration. It reveals notes of wild black berries, black cherry and small notes of liquorice associated with touches of plum, gray pepper, cornflower as well as discreet hints of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, precise, fine and offers juiciness, generosity, a beautiful definition, a beautiful acidulous frame, tension, a beautiful aromatic purity of the fruit, a fine straightness, a small concentration as well as a good structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe/crunchy cassis, juicy/crunchy small blue berries and small notes of plum associated with fine touches of black cherry, liquorice as well as hints of cornflower, fleshy/crunchy small red berries as well as discreet hints of toasted, a very discreet hint of tonka/ cardamom on the finish/persistence. There is a very discreet hint of chocolate on the aftertaste (brings gourmandize). A beautiful wine!
Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)
Domaine Heresztyn Mazzini Les Songes 2017,VieillesVignes
Gevrey-Chambertin
The nose is elegant, beautiful built, very discreetly tight and offers generosity as well as complexity. It reveals notes of plum and small notes of ripe blueberry associated with touches of violet, Cuben pepper, fine hints of cardamom, tea as well as very discreet hint of very ripe red berries, gray pepper/ nutmeg and liquorice/liquorice stick. The palate is mineral, fruity and offers juiciness, a beautiful definition/minerality, a beautiful acidulous frame (in the background), suavity, a beautiful finesse of the grain, a silky grain, freshness as well as a beautiful precision and an aromatic purity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of of ripe black cherry, ripe/juicy violet plum and small touches of cassis associated with hints of fleshy raspberry, racy minerality, liquorice stick, violet, Ceylan tea as well as very discreet hint of nutmeg (in the background). Tannins are fine, elegant and structuring. Beautiful acidulous finish. There is a hint of grilled oak and liquorice/blueberry on the finish. Good length and persistence.
Score : 17.75+/20 (96/100)
Domaine Heresztyn Mazzini - La Perriere 2017
Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru
The nose is racy, elegant and offers a good structure, power, finesse as well as power. It reveals notes of ripe small black berries, cassis and small notes of wild strawberry associated with discreet hints of crunchy blueberry, fresh flowers, cardamom, racy minerality, liquorice stick, Cuben pepper and bud. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a beautiful definition, a beautiful suavity, a beautiful fat, fleshiness, generosity, a beautiful aromatic
purity of the fruit, a fine acidulous frame, a small tension, a beautiful gourmandize, a very beautiful finesse as well as a good structure. On the palate this wine expresses note of fleshy cassis, fleshy plum and small notes of violet, fleshy/juicy Boysen berry, ripe/fleshy raspberry associated with touches of liquorice stick/chocolate, fleshy blueberry, discreet hints of toasted, almond and an imperceptible hint of coffee (in the background). Tannins are fine, elegant and structured. Very discreet chews on the finish. There are hints of toasted almond, dark chocolate and toasted oak on the finish/persistence. Good length. A very beautiful wine! Beautiful ageing potential.
Score : 18+/20 (96-97/100)
Domaine Heresztyn Mazzini Les Goulots 2017
Gevrey Chambertin, 1er Cru
The nose is fresh, fruity, racy and offers dynamism, intensity as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of fleshy plum, Boysen berry and small notes of black cherry, cornflower/violet associated with touches of racy minerality as well as discreet hints of cassis, liquorice stick and discreet hints of tea (in the background). The palate is fruity, juicy, fresh, well-balanced, racy and offers a beautiful definition, precision, purity, power, a good structure, an acidulous frame, a beautiful suavity, peps as well as a beautiful finesse and precision of the grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cassis and juicy Quetsche plum associated with touches of black cherry, Boysen berry, crunchy raspberry as well as discreet hints of liquorice, juicy blueberry, cardamom, spices and camphor. Tannins are fine, elegant, structuring and very slightly marked. Good length.
Score : 17.75/20 (95-96/100)
Domaine Heresztyn Mazzini
Les Champonnets 2017 Gevrey Chambertin, 1er Cru
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers minerality as well as a beautiful quality/maturity of the fruit. It reveals notes of black cherry and juicy/ crunchy black berries associated with touches of blackberry, spices, cornflower/ rose as well as very discreet hints of toasted. The palate is fruity, beautifully juicy, very discreetly tight, silky and offers minerality, a beautiful precision, a beautiful definition, gourmandize, a very beautiful finesse of the grain, a small straightness, suavity, a beautiful finesse of the fat, tension as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, crunchy/ juicy cassis associated with touches of juicy/crunchy blackberry, hints of raspberry/crunchy red berries, a hint of acidulous red berries candy as well as discreet hints of liquorice, cornflower/violet and racy minerality. Tannins are elegant and very discreetly firm. Good length. There is a very discreet hint of toasted oak on the persistence.
Score : 18/20 (96/100)
Domaine Faiveley Les Cazetiers 2016
Gevrey-Chambertin, 1er Cru
The nose is fruity, racy and offers fleshiness, a beautiful ripe/fleshy fruit, elegance as well as a very fine power. It reveals notes of fleshy black cherries, fleshy black cherry and small notes of plum associated with touches of fleshy strawberry, hints of chocolate/mocha, toasted as well as a hint of black pepper, cornflower, very discreet hints of black tea and an imperceptible hint of Bourbon vanilla. The palate is mineral, fruity, well-balanced, precise, net and offers a beautiful aromatic precision, structure as well as power (full of elegance). On the palate this wine expresses notes of violet plum, blackberry and small notes of wild berries associated with touches of ripe/acidulous redcurrant, cornflower, discreet hints of tonka bean, toasted as well as an imperceptible hint of graphite and vanilla. Tannins are fine, elegant, very discreetly firm and precise. There is a discreet hint of chocolate on the persistence. A beautiful wine! (2023+)
Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)
Domaine Quivy - Les Corbeaux 2016
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers intensity, a small perfume side as well as a fine power. It reveals notes of acidulous violet candy, blackberry and small notes of raspberry associated with discreet hints of wild black berries, camphor, Sichuan pepper as well as an imperceptible hint of liquorice (in the background). The palate is fruity, flowery, well-balanced, precise and offers a good definition, suavity, finesse, a fine tension, fluidity, a small gourmandize, a fine freshness, a fine straightness as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of acidulous violet candy and plum associated with small notes of acidulous blackberry candy, raspberry as well as discreet hints of liquorice. There are hints of cocoa, grilled oak, chocolate on the finish/persistence. Tannins are fine and elegant. A very discreet chew on the finish/persistence.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet VieillesVignes 2017
Grevey-Chambertin
(Bio et DEMETER) The nose is elegant, fruity, beautifully racy, beautifully built and offers a beautiful elegance, richness as well as structure. It reveals notes of juicy/fleshy black cherry, fleshy blackberry and small notes of crushed cassis associated with touches of fleshy strawberry as well as discreet hints of tonka bean, toasted, flowers, cardamom and sweet spices. The palate is beautifully defined, structured, racy, elegant, very discreetly tight, well-balanced, frank/net and offers a good aromatic precision, a beautiful mineral frame, tension as well as a small freshness (in the background). On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, black cherry and small notes of plum associated with touches of red berries as well as hints of violet, spices, cardamom and zan. Good length.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Domaine Faiveley -Vieilles Vignes 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin
The nose is fruity, structured and offers a very fine concentration. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, violet and small notes of wild small fruits associated with fine touches of red fruits, Sichuan pepper and incense. The palate is fresh, fruity, well-balanced, silky, delicate and offers a beautiful definition, a fine tension as well as a beautiful acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/ripe red cherry, blackberry and small notes of violet plum associated with touches of wild small fruits, flowers (violet, cornflower) as well as discreet hints of chocolate, oak/vanilla, a very discreet hint of liquorice, incense and an imperceptible hint of sugared mild tobacco (in the background). Tannins are elegant and beautifully built. Good length.
Score : 16.75+/20 (94/100)
Château de Laborde - Les Corbeaux 2016
Gevrey-Chambertin, 1er Cru
The nose is fruity, structured and offers concentration as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of black plum, wild blackberry and small notes of wild raspberry associated with touches of incense, Cuben pepper, cornflower as well as very discreet hints of nutmeg (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, elegant, precise, fine and offers a beautiful definition, a beautiful mineral frame, suavity, delicacy, a fine tension, a acidulous/juicy frame as well as a beautiful fat (all in delicacy). On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, fleshy/juicy violet plum and small notes of fleshy/juicy wild raspberry associated with fine touches of cornflower, liquorice, racy minerality as well as a discreet hint of incense and Timut pepper. Tannins are well-built. Good persistence. There is a very discreet hint of cocoa/grilled and a hint of iodine minerality on the persistence (bring appetence/gourmandize). Beautiful job on the matter and the finesse of the grain!
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Pierre Naigeon
Lavaux Saint Jacques 2017,VieillesVignes
Gevrey-Chambertin, 1er Cru
The nose is fruity, gourmand, aromatic, well-defined, precise and offers concentration as well as a small richness. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of violet plum, primrose associated with fine touches of rose, wild strawberry as well as hints of Sichuan pepper and incense. The palate is fruity, juicy, elegant, well-balanced, beautifully racy, a fine concentration as well as fleshiness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, blackberry and small notes of juicy/acidulous red berries associated with touches of juicy plum as well as discreet hints of mocha/tonka bean, violet/lily and spices.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Pierre Naigeon
Creux Brouillard 2017,VieillesVignes
Gevrey-Chambertin
The nose is fruity, elegant, fine and offers richness, a very beautiful grain, complexity as well as a fine racy minerality (in the background). It reveals notes of wild raspberry, fresh wild blackberry and small notes of cherry associated with touches of tonka bean, violet and nutmeg/spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, suave, elegant, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, tension, energy, an acidulous frame, a fine richness (full of elegance), a beautiful finesse, energy, a beautiful definition as well as a small aerial side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, cornflower and small notes of wild raspberry associated with touches of chocolate, toasted as well as very discreet hints of flowers and caramelization. Tannins are fine, well-built and elegant.
The finish is very slightly tight. Score : 16.75+/20 (94/100)
Manuel Olivier 2015
Gevrey-Chambertin
The nose is aromatic and offers power as well as concentration. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, fleshy wild strawberry and small notes of spices associated with touches of leather, cornflower, Cuben pepper as well as discreet hints of liquorice and a very discreet hint of underwood/ mushroom. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced, very finely tight and offers a beautiful suavity/fat, roundness, an acidulous frame, tension as well as energy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, wild raspberry and small notes of fleshy/acidulous red berries associated with a touch of juicy/fleshy violet plum as well as fine hints of underwood, sweet spices and liquorice. Tannins are well-built and fine. Good length. There is a very discreet hint of grilled and an imperceptible hint of nut on the persistence.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Château de Laborde - Aux Etoiles 2015
Gevrey-Chambertin
The nose is fruity and offers elegance, generosity as well as a good definition. It reveals notes of fleshy cherry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of violet/plum associated with a touch of strawberry as well as discreet hints of toasted, sweet spices and a very discreet/imperceptible hint of vanilla. The palate is fruity, juicy, mineral, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a beautiful suavity, a beautiful finesse as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, fleshy/juicy raspberry associated with fine touches of violet plum as well as hints of toasted, tonka bean and a very discreet hint of caramelization. Tannins are well-built. Very discreet chews on the finish.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Domaine Fougeray de Beauclair Les Seuvrées 2017
Gevrey-Chambertin
The nose is fruity, elegant, racy and offers a fine concentration/intensity, a small crunchiness as well as a ripe and acidulous fruit. It reveals notes of raspberry and cassis associated with small notes of violet, lily tonka bean, Sichuan pepper as well as a very discreet hint of black tea and cardamom. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, finesse, a beautiful mineral frame, precision, tension, a good definition as well as a beautiful guideline. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, plum and small notes of cassis associated with touches of fresh raspberry, hints of fresh flowers as well as fine hints of mild tobacco, cardamom and zan. Tannins are well-built. A beautiful wine delicate and well-built.
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
Domaine Henri Magnien Lavaux Saint-Jacques 2017
Gevrey-Chambertin, 1er Cru
The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers a small generosity. It reveals notes of fleshy cherry, fleshy/juicy blackberry and small notes of small berries associated with fine touches of liquorice, cornflower/blueberry, gray pepper as well as a very discreet hint of nutmeg (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, precise and offers a good definition, a beautiful mineral frame, suavity, straightness, a small aerial side, a fine tension, finesse as well as a good finesse of the grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy cherry, fleshy/juicy blackberry and small notes of fleshy/juicy plum associated with fine touches of fleshy/juicy blueberry, hints of liquorice/zan, Ceylan tea as well as discreet hints of cardamom and a very discreet hint of coffee (in the background). Tannins are well-built. Good length.
Score : 16.75+/20 (94/100)
Domaine Henri Magnien - Vieilles Vignes 2017
Gevrey-Chambertin
The nose is fruity, racy, very finely tight and offers power. It reveals notes of fleshy cherry, cassis and small notes of cornflower, violet associated with touches of small wild fruits as well as discreet hints of Cuben pepper, black tea and cardamom. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, elegant, aery and offers a good definition, juiciness, a fine freshness, a mineral frame, a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as delicacy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry, wild blackberry and small notes of fleshy black plum associated with fine touches of cassis, violet /cornflower as well as hints of chocolate, toasted, discreet hints of caramelization (in the background) and a very discreet hint of vanilla (in the background). Tannins are elegant. Good length.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Domaine Henri Magnien 2017
Ruchottes-Chambertin
The nose is powerful and offers a fine intensity. It reveals notes of plum, wild blue berries and small notes of wild strawberry associated with fine touches of gray pepper as well as hints of racy minerality and spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced, a fine fleshiness, a bit tight and offers a good definition, a mineral frame, power, a good guideline, energy as well as suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black cherry, fleshy black plum and small notes of wild red fruits associated with fine touches of mocha, toasted as well as hints of racy minerality/graphite, sweet spices and a very discreet hint of nutmeg (in the background). Good length. Gourmandize on the finish.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Domaine Henri Magnien - Les Champeaux 2017
Gevrey-Chambertin, 1er Cru
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a fine richness as well as a fine fleshiness. It reveals notes of wild black berries and small notes of blackberry associated with touches of gray pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, a good definition, gourmandize, minerality, tension, a small aerial side, power, a small concentration as well as a good guideline. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry, wild ripe red berries and small notes of blackberry associated with touches of cornflower/flowers
as well as hints of zan and a very discreet hint of toasted/caramelization and cocoa on the finish/persistence. Tannins are well-built.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Domaine Henri Magnien - Les Cazetiers 2017
Gevrey-Chambertin, 1er Cru
The nose is fruity, elegant, racy and offers power as well as a racy minerality. It reveals notes of cherry and wild cassis associated with small notes of fleshy raspberry, blue fruits as well as fine touches of graphite and fine hints of cardamom. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, elegant, racy and offers a good definition, juiciness, minerality/a racy minerality, gourmandize as well as silkiness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry, blackberry and small notes of plum associated with touches of cassis, cornflower, hints of mild tobacco/zan, cardamom and a very discreet hint of almond (in the background). Good length. There are hints of dark chocolate on the finish. Very fine chews on the aftertaste.
Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)
Pierre Naigeon
Les Athets 2011, Vieilles Vignes 2011
Chambolle-Musigny
The nose is fruity, racy and offers a fine richness, a racy minerality as well as a very fine concentration. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy strawberry and small notes of plum associated with touches of toasted as well as small hints of cassis, chocolate and a very discreet hint of violet/Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced and offers juiciness, a good definition as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy cherry, juicy/fleshy violet plum and small notes of fleshy/juicy cassis associated with fine touches of tonka bean/toasted, violet and liquorice stick. Tannins are well-built. Good length. There is a very discreet hint of hazel nut on the aftertaste (in the background).
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Château de Laborde 2015
Chambolle-Musigny
The nose is fruity and offers a small concentration, fleshiness, a beautiul gourmandize as well as a good structure. It reveals notes of fleshy strawberry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of fleshy plum associated with touches of crushed cassis, hints of toasted, sweet spices, liquorice as well as a discreet hint of blue fruits, Bourbon vanilla and a very discreet hint of almond. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced, structured, racy and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, energy, a very finely tight grain, a fine suavity as well as a racy minerality. Beautiful finesse of the richness! On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, fleshy/juicy raspberry and small notes of red berries associated with small/fine touches of fleshy cassis, hints of racy minerality, toasted/toasted almond as well as very discreet hints of tonka bean and a very discreet hint of pepper.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Manuel Olivier 2016
Chambolle-Musigny
The nose is fruity, racy, spicy and offers power as well as a small concentration. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of plum associated with touches of graphite, toasted/sweet spices, cardamom, black tea and Sichuan pepper. The palate is fresh, fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, suavity as well as a mineral fram. On the palate this wine expresse notes of fleshy/juicy cherry, fresh/juicy violet plum and small notes of raspberry associated with touches of violet, hints of graphite, liquorice, caramelization/toasted as well as a very discreet hint of vanilla (in the background). Tannins are fine and structuring. Good persistence on hints of toasted/caramelization, liquorice as well as on a very discreet hint of mild tobacco and juicy/fleshy blackberry.
Score : 15.25+/20 (91/100)
Domaine Heresztyn Mazzini 2017
Chambolle Musigny Village
The nose is elegant, fruity and offers a beautiful elegance, power (but beautifully controlled), a beautiful fine/racy grain as well as delicacy. It reveals notes of violet, plum and small notes of wild blackberry associated with small touches of Sichuan pepper, spices, camphor, red fruits as well as discreet hints of chocolate and flowers. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a beautiful structure, a beautiful roundness, generosity, roundness, a small tension, a beautiful acid frame, a beautiful guideline, a beautiful precision as well as a beautiful fine grain and very discreetly tight. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe cassis, plum and small notes of blackberry associated with touches of black cherry, violet/cornflower, very discreet hints of tea, toasted almond, liquorice as well as a very discreet hint of camphor and Sichuan pepper. Tannins are fine and structuring. A very beautiful wine!
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Domaine Henri Magnien - Champerrier 2017
Nuits-Saint-Georges
The nose is fruity, mineral, beautifully elegant, racy and offers concentration, a good finesse of the grain, complexity as well as a fine power (in the background). It reveals notes of cherry, plum and small notes of wild raspberry associated with fine touches of fleshy black fruits, graphite, Sichuan pepper as well as hints of chocolate, flowers and toasted. The palate is fruity, juicy, sweet, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize, elegance, tension, a small aerial side, a fine acidulous frame, a small richness as well as a beautiful fleshy matter. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/ juicy Quetsche plum, violet and small notes of cherry associated with fine touches of raspberry, ripe red berries, flowers (violet, cornflower) as well as hints of liquorice, cardamom and toasted. Tannins are elegant. Good length.
Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)
Closerie des Alisiers - Vieilles Vignes 2017
Nuits-Saint-Georges
The nose is fruity and offers a fine concentration. It reveals notes of plum, blackberry and small notes of wild red fruits associated with fine hints of graphite and liquorice/spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well-built and offers a good definition, a fine juicy frame, a fine tension as well as a small minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy plum, juicy blackberry and small notes of cherry associated with small touches of violet and juicy/crunchy red berries. Good length. There is a hint of toasted on the aftertaste.
Score : 14.75+/20 (96/100)
Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur Les Creux, Fraîches Eaux 2017
Nuits-Saint-Georges
The nose is fruity and offers elegance as well as a fine richness (in the background). It reveals notes of wild raspberry, blackberry and small notes of fleshy wild cassis associated with hints of cherry, pepper as well as discreet hints of cardamom, spices and toasted. The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced, mineral, elegant and offers a beautiful definition, energy, a fine richness, a very beautiful matter, tension, a beautiful finesse of the grain, a fine acidulous frame as well as a beautiful silkiness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/ juicy cherry, fleshy/juicy cassis and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of raspberry, violet/flowers, liquorice and chocolate/toasted. Tannins are elegant and well-built. Good length. A beautiful fine wine, well-built and precise. Good length. A beautiful fine wine, well-built and precise.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur Clos des Perrières 2016
Nuits-Saint-Georges, 1er
The nose is fruity, powerful, elegant, very finely tight and offers a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as a fine complexity. It reveals notes of cherry, fleshy strawberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of plum, a hint of wild red berries as well as fine hints of toasted, chocolate, toasted oak/caramelized and an imperceptible hint of mild tobacco. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced, racy, aery and offers a good definition, power, minerality, a fine suavity, a beautiful delicacy, elegance, a beautiful acidulous frame as well as a good finesse of the grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy cherry, fleshy plum and small notes of fleshy/fresh raspberry associated with fine touches of juicy/ fleshy blueberry, zan, toasted and a very discreet hint of mild tobacco (in the background). Tannins are fine, elegant and well-built. There is an imperceptible hint of chocolate/almond on the finish/persistence.
Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)