Côte de Nuits & Hautes Côtes de Nuits
Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini - La Perrière 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
The nose is fruity, elegant, racy and offers a fine intensity as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of cherry, blackberry and small notes of plum associated with fine touches of violet, Sichuan pepper as well as discreet hints of rose and nutmeg. The palate is fruity, elegant and offers a beautiful definition, gourmandize, an acidulous/juicy frame as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe raspberry, juicy/rie quitch plum and small notes of strawberry associated with fine touches of ripe cassis as well as hints of chocolate, toasted and caramelization. Tannins are elegant and well-built. Good length.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini - Les Goulot 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
The nose is fruity, racy and offers a small power, a very fine grain as well as a small intensity. It reveals notes of blackberry, ripe/fresh small blue fruits and small notes of plum associated with a touch of small ripe red berries as well as fine hints of tonka bean, cardamom, Cuben pepper and vanilla. The palate is fruity, fresh and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, a beautiful tension as well as a good finesse of the structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry, ripe red berries and small notes of acidulous/fresh plum associated with a fine hint of violet, sweet spices, cardamom and a discreet hint of tea. Tannins are fine, very discreetly tight and marked. Good length.
Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)
Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini Les Champonnets 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
The nose is racy and offers power, a small complexity as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of violet plum and small notes of wild raspberry associated with fine touches of violet, small blue fruits as well as hints of strawberry, grey pepper and discreet hints of spices. The palate is fruity, elegant and offers a beautiful definition, precision as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of plum, blackberry and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of cherry, violet as well as discreet hints of liquorice, chocolate and toasted. Good persistence with slight notes of almond. An imperceptible flowery hint on the aftertaste/from the 4th caudalies.
Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet -VieillesVignes 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin
The nose is fruity, racy and offers a very fine power. It reveals notes of wild blackberry and small notes of wild plum associated with fine hints of iris, small ripe red fruits as well as fine hints of spcies and discreet hints of leather. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a fine tension and a fine suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/acidulous frame, a fine tension as well as a fine suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/ acidulous red berries and juicy blackberry associated with a discreet hint of iris, fresh almond as well as discreet hints of liquorice, caramelization and dry almond. Good persistence with fine notes of tonka bean, juicy/ripe plum and almond.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet 2018 Clos Prieur Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
The nose is fruity, elegant, racy and offers a beautiful racy grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, cherry, small notes of plum associated with small touches of fresh cornflower, cuben pepper as well as discreet hints of fresh iris and spices/ varietal. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame, a beautiful tension as well as a fine/elegant grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry, ripe/juicy cassis and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of iris, cornflower as well as very fine hints of toasted, liquorice and cardamom. Tannins are elegant, fine and very discreetly firm. Good length.
Score : 16.75+/20 (94/100) Domaine Rossignol-Trapet 2018 Petite Chapelle Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
The nose is fresh and offers minerality. It reveals notes of fresh cornflower, fresh red fruits, small notes of fresh iris associated with fine touches of blackberry as well as very fine hints of fresh leather and spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, richness as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy red cherry, crunchy/fresh raspberry and small notes of fresh/crunchy plum associated with small touches of crunchy/juicy blackberry as well as hints of cornflower, iris and toasted. Tannins are elegant and well-built. Good length and persistence.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet 2018 Latricière Chambertin
The nose is fruity, fresh, crunchy and offers elegance. It reveals notes of crunchy blackberry, small crunchy/fresh red fruits and small notes of rose associated with fine touches of fresh conflower, a hint of fresh plum as well as fine hints of racy minerality, liquorice stick and pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame, a good definition as well as a fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy/juicy cassis, crunchy raspberry and small notes of small red fruits associated with a small hint of plum as well as small hints of liquorice, racy minerality and an imperceptible hint of toasted/vanilla. Tannins are very finely firm. A good persistence.
Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet 2018 Chambertin
The nose is fresh, beautifully racy and offers a beautiful grain as well as a fine power. It reveals notes of raspberry black plum and small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of small blue fruits as well as fine hints of racy minerality and a discreet hint of liquorice. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, a beautiful finesse of the grain, freshness as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, plum and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of liquorice and chocolate. Tannins are fine and elegant. Good length.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Domaine Rossignol-Trapet 2018 Chapelle Chambertin Grand Cru
The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a very fine intensity. It reveals notes of plum, blackberry, small notes of small fresh black fruits associated with small touches of small blue fruits, raspberry associated with fine hints of fresh flowers and Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a small freshness, tension as well as a beautiful racy grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/fresh blackberry, fleshy/fresh raspberry and small notes of fleshy/fresh plum associated with fine touches of fresh cornflower as well as hints of ripe almond and toasted. Tannins are elegant and finely structuring. Good length.
Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)
Jérôme Galeyrand - Billard 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin
The nose is fruity, racy and offers a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as a good definition. It reveals notes of blackberry, plum and small notes of cassis associated with fine touches of cornflowers as well as discreet hints of liquorice and an imperceptible hint of sweet spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, tension as well as density. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy cassis, fleshy blackberry and small notes of plum associated with fine touches of small red berries, cornflower and a subtle hint of cardamom. Tannins are elegante and structuring. Good length.
Score : 16.75/20 (93-94/100)
Jérôme Galeyrand - La Justice 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin
The nose is racy, fine and offers a fine freshness. It reveals notes of wild
small berries, cornflower and small notes of cassis leaf associated with fine touches of ripe red fruits (strawberry, cherry), violet as well as very fine hints of liquorice. The palate offers a beautiful freshness, definition, an acidulous frame as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of acidulous blackberry, acidulous plum and small notes of acidulous raspberry associated with touches of small berries, cornflower, violet as well as very fine hints of varietal and liquorice. Tannins are very discreetly firm and fine. Good length.
Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)
Domaine Trapet 2018 Gevrey Chambertin
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a beautiful finesse of the grain and a very fine richness. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, violet, small notes of plum, small wild berries associated with fine touches of cherry, liquorice and very fine hints of mild tobacco leaf. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a beautiful definition, finesse as well as an acidulous/juicy frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy plum, juicy blackberry associated with fine hints of cassis, violet/cornflower as well as discreet hints of liquorice. Good length. Tannins are fine and elegant.
Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)
Domaine Trapet - Ostrea 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin
The nose is fruity and offers deepness and elegance. It reveals notes of wild small black fruits and small notes of plum associated with touches of wild raspberry, cherry as well as hints of violet and very discreet hints of spices/Cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, richness as well as minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe raspberry, juicy/ripe blackberry and small notes of cherry associated with fine touches of plum, violet as well as very fine hints of liquorice stick. Tannins are elegant and very finely chewy. A very discreet saline hint on the finish.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Domaine Trapet 2018 Chapelle Chambertin
The nose offers power and freshness. It reveals notes of cassis, plum and small notes of blueberry associated with fine touches of raspberry as well as slight touches of chocolate, cornflower and a hint of tea. The palate is fruity, elegant, racy and offers a very beautiful freshness, elegance, finesse of the grain as well as a beautiful guideline. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fleshy blackberry, cassis, plum and small notes of raspberry associated with touches of cassis as well as hints of cardamom and chocolate. Tannins are elegant and structuring.
Score : 18/20 (96/100)
Domaine Trapet - 1er Clos Prieure 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a fine power/concentration and a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of cornflower, small berries, small notes of crunchy cherry associated with touches of ripe black fruits and very fine hints of cardamom and spices. The palate is fruity, elegant and offers gourmandize, deepness and richness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy raspberry, small notes of small fleshy blue fruits associated with small touches of cornflower, liquorice as well as discreet hints of bourbon vanilla and chocolate. A beautiful and elegant wine. Tannins are racy, elegant and offer a very beautiful finesse.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Domaine Trapet 2018 Latricière Chambertin
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a beautiful tension, definition, a fine power as well as elegance. It reveals notes of juicy blackberry, juicy/crunchy plum and small notes of wild strawberry associated with fine touches of cherry as well as discreet hints of cornflower, camphor and discreet hints of spices. The palate is fruity, elegant and offers a beautiful definition, deepness as well as a good structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy black plum, juicy blackberry and small notes of small blue berries associated with fine touches of raspberry as well as hints of cornflower. Tannins are elegant, very fine and racy.
Score : 18.5/20 (97/100) Domaine Trapet 2018 Chambertin
The nose is elegant, racy and offers finesse as well as richness. It reveals notes of juicy/ripe blue fruits, juicy/ripe plum and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of cornflower, liquorice as well as hints of caramelization, camphor and sweet spices. The palate is fruity, elegant and offers a beautiful definition, a juicy/finely acidulous frame as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/acidulous blackberry, crushed blue fruits and small notes of crushed strawberry associated with small touches of chocolate, caramelization as well as discreet hints of sweet spices. Good length.
Score : 18.25+/20 (97/100)
Camille Giroud - Les Crais 2018 Gevrey Chambertin
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers precision, a fine power and straightness. It reveals notes of blackberry, plum, small notes of strawberry associated with small touches of violet, small blue fruits as well as fine hints of tonka bean, cardamom and a discreet varietal hint. The palate is fruity, elegant and offers a beautiful definition, a juicy/acidulous frame as well as a fine suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fleshy blackberry, juicy/fleshy raspberry and small notes of fleshy Garriguette strawberry associated with fine touches of crushed cassis as well as very fine hints of liquorice and Bourbon vanilla. Tannins are elegant and offer a very discreet chew. Good length.
Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)
Camille Giroud - Les Lavaux-Saint-Jacques 2018 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru
The nose is aromatic and offers a samll power and a fine deepness. It reveals notes of cherry, rose, small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of ripe cassis, a hint of flowers (lilac) as well as fine hints of spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers tension, richness, precision as well as a pulpy/juicy fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fleshy raspberry, fleshy/juicy cherry and small notes of cassis associated with fine touches of cornflower as well as fine hints of liquorice and discreet hints of nutmeg and toasted. Tannins are elegant. Good length and persistence.
Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)
Camille Giroud 2018
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru
The nose is elegant, complex and offers power. It reveals notes of blackberry, crunchy/fresh raspberry ans small notes of rose, cornflower associated with fine touches of juicy/crunchy blueberry, nutmeg, Sichuan pepper as well as discreet hints of liquorice stick. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, elegance as well as a beautiful tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, plum and small notes of blueberry, chocolate, nutmeg associated with touches of cherry as well as discreet hints of nutmeg, racy minerality and an imperceptible hint of spices. Tannins are elegant and racy. Good length and persistence.
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
Camille Giroud 2018 Chambertin
The nose is fruity, fresh, racy and offers elegant and a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of blueberry, cornflower and small notes of fresh/ripe strawberry associated with fine touches of plum as well as fine hints of violet/ rose and liquorice stick. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a juicy frame, a beautiful finesse of the grain, a fine racy minerality as well as dynamism. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, blueberry and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of violet, violet plum as well as fine hints of caramelization, tonka bean and nutmeg. Tannins are elegant. Good length.
Score : 17.5+/20 (95-96/100)
Bouchard Ainé & Fils, Hospices de Beaune 2008 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
The nose is elegant and racy. It reveals notes of ripe strawberry, cherry and small notes of dry flowers associated with fine touches of spices as well as discreet hints of underwood. The palate is fruity, juicy and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, tension as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses
notes of ripe strawberry, ripe cherry and small notes of violet associated with small touches of plum as well as very fine hints of tobacco leaf and mocha. Tannins are elegant.
Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)
Jérôme Galeyrand - Sur Brochon 2018 Côtes de NuitsVillage
The nose is fruity and offers a very fine intensity. It reveals notes of blackberry, black plum and small notes of violet associated with very fine touches of red cherry as well as fine hints of cornflower and discreet hints of liquorice. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a beautiful tension as well as a beautiful definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, plum and small notes of cherry associated with fine touches of strawberry and fine hints of violet. Tannins are well-built. Good length.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Jérôme Galeyrand - Les retraits en 2018 Côtes de NuitsVillages
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a fine grain and a small gourmandize. It reveals notes of black plum, violet, small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of small blue fruits as well as fine hints of liquorice, cornflower and a discreet hint of spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers suavity, an acidulous frame as well as a small tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of acidulous/juicy blackberry, juicy plum and small notes of cornflower associated with fine touches of small red berries as well as fine hints of cassis, toasted and chocolate. A discreet chew on the finish. Good length.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Domaine Trapet - Le Meix Fringuet 2018 Côtes de NuitsVillages
The nose is fruity and offers freshness, a small intensity as well as a small deepness. It reveals notes of ripe blackberry, ripe cassis and small notes of blueberry associated with fine touches of fresh strawberry as well as hints of violet/iris and discreet hints of chocolate. The palate is fresh, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, crushed cassis and small notes of crunchy raspberry associated with fine hints of plum, violet, rose as well as discreet hints of cardamom and tea. Tannins are elegant. Good length.
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur - Aux SaintJulien 2018
Nuits-Saint-Georges
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a small power as well as harmony. It reveals notes of fleshy plum, fleshy blackberry and small notes of crushed cherry associated with fine hints of violet, racy minerality as well as a discreet hint of rose, crushed red berries and a discreet hint of cardamom/sweet spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a fine tension, a good definition, a good guideline as well as gourmandize. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy cherry, crushed blackberry and small notes of plum associated with very fine touches of wild strawberry, violet/rose as well as hints of racy minerality, liquorice and spices. Tannins are elegant and well-built. Good persistence with an imperceptible hint of ripe almond.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur - Clos des Perrières 2018
Nuits-Saint-Georges, Premier Cru
The nose is fruity and offers power as well as deepness. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild small fruits and wild strawberry associated with fine touches of wild blueberry, violet as well as a discreet hint of cherry candy, Cuben pepper, spices and an imperceptible hint of rose. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame, a good definition, precision as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fresh/juicy blackberry, ripe/juicy plum and small notes of fresh fruits associated with fine touches of crunchy/fresh wild strawberry as well as a subtle hint
of fresh flowers and discreet hints of spices.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur - Les Crots 2018
Nuits-Saint-Georges, Premier Cru
The nose is fruity, aromatic, elegant and offers a small richness as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, fleshy Questch plum and small notes of Sichuan pepper associated with very fine hints of tonka bean and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers richness/juiciness, a fine acidulous frame, elegance, a fine fat as well as a fine grain. In mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy raspberry and small notes of fleshy blackberry associated with fine touches of violet, lily as well as discreet hints of racy minerality and nutmeg. Tannins are very discreetly firm. An imperceptible hint of tonka bean on the persistence.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur Les Poulettes 2018 Nuits-Saint-Georges, Premier Cru
The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers minerality as well as freshness. It reveals notes of crunchy wild raspberry, crunchy strawberry and small notes of blackberry associated with touches of rose, lily as well as very fine hints of crushed red berries, sweet spices and nutmeg. The palate is fruity, elegant and offers a good definition, gourmandize as well as a certain delicacy. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of small red berries, rose and small notes of fresh blackberry associated with fine hints of crunchy black cherry, fresh plum as well as a discreet hint of conrflower, tonka bean and spices. Tannins are elegant and well-built.
Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)
Aegerter - Les Plateaux 2018 Nuits-Saint-Georges
The nose is elegant, flowery and offers freshness as well as minerality. It reveals notes of rose, violet and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of strawberry, plum, Timut pepper and a very discreet hint of racy minerality. The palate is fresh, mineral and offers a fine concentration, intensity, a good definition as well as precision. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of wilted rose, wilted violet and small notes of crunchy strawberry associated with fine hints of raspberry/small red berries as well as a hint of raspberry/ small redberries and a hint of blackberry. Good length.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Clavelier & Fils 2018 Nuits-Saint-Georges
The nose is fruity and offers richness/ gourmandize as well as a fine power. It reveals notes of crushed/fleshy strawberry, ripe/crushed redcurrant and small notes of violet associated with a subtle hint of lily, blackberry as well as fine hints of graphite, nutmeg, spices and an imperceptible hint of Cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, mineral and offers a very fine tension as well as an acidulous frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fresh raspberry, small fresh/fleshy red berries and small notes of tonka bean associated with touches of violet, tea and cardamom. Tannins are very discreetly firm. An imperceptible hint of vanilla/ toasted hazelnut on the finish/persistence.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Aegerter - Réserve Personnelle 2018 Vosne-Romanée
The nose is fruity and slightly tight. This wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of blackberry, small crunchy blue berries and small notes of rose, fresh violet associated with fine touches of blackberry, liquorice, graphite as well as slight hints of sweet spices and pink pepper. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a good definition as well as gourmandize. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crunchy red cherry, fleshy/ juicy red berries and small notes of rose, violet associated with small touches of juicy blueberry as well as hints of chocolate, liquorice and mild tobacco as well as very discreet hints of sweet spices. Tannins are very discreetly sticky.
Score : 15.75/20 (90/100)