Côte de Nuits
Henri de Villamont 2018
Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru
The nose is fruity and offers concentration, a small power, a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as a fine intensity (in delicacy). It reveals notes of fresh / pulpy plum, fleshy strawberry and small notes of crushed red berries associated with small touches of cassis, lily, cherry blossoms, nutmeg as well as discreet hints of hazelnut, spices and a hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, racy and offers a small freshness, minerality, fat, roundness, gourmandize, a good definition, straightness, precision, deepness (in delicacy), power (full of softness / delicacy) as well as a richness (full of controlled). In the mouth this wine expresses notes of pulpy / fleshy blackberry, bright cherry and small notes of juicy / fresh / fleshy wild strawberry associated with touches of crushed red berries, violet, lily, cardamom, chocolate, almond as well as fine hints of tobacco and a subtle toasted hint. Tannins are elegant and structuring. Power on the finish. Beautiful persistence with toasted hints, crushed almond and vanilla.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Château de Marsannay – 2018
Clos de Vougeot, Grand Cru The nose is elegant and offers complexity, a certain delicacy, a fine grain as well as a small concentration. It reveals notes of bright cherry, crushed blackberry and small notes of strawberry associated with touches of iris, violet, fine hints of fleshy / juicy plum as well as hints of Sichuan pepper, sweet spices, laurel berries and licorice. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, minerality, a good definition, delicacy, finesse, gourmandize as well as a fine straightness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cherry, pulpy / juicy cassis and small notes of violet, iris associated with touches of pulpy plum, pulpy Bigarreau cherry as well as hints of crushed red berries, licorice, tonka bean, tobacco, discreet hints of sweet spices and a subtle hint of laurel berries. Tannins are racy.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Domaine Armelle et Bernard Rion – Vieilles Vignes 2018
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru The nose is beautifully elegant, precise and offers a nice racy grain, intensity, a multi-layered side as well as richness in finesse and delicacy. There are notes of bright cassis, bright purple plum and small notes of blueberry associated with touches of fleshy wild strawberry, violet, fine / delicate hints of black tea, zan, as well as a subtle hint of cornflowers and sweet spices. A delicate hint of cardamom appears (in the background) after glass work. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, a beautiful acidulous frame, a beautiful finesse, elegance, suavity, a beautiful finesse of the grain, a fine hint of sapidity, a fine freshness, energy, deepness as well as richness (in delicacy / precision). On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cassis, fleshy / juicy blackberry and small notes of crushed blue plum associated with touches of crunchy raspberry, cherry blossoms, violet as well as hints of caramelization, toasted, black tea and a subtle hint of toasted hazelnut. Tannins are elegant, fine and precise. Good length. Presence of a discreet toasted hint on the persistence. Good persistence (16 caudalies). Pretty delicacy ! Score : 17.25/20 (94-95/100)
Bouchard Père & Fils – Clos de Bèze 2018
Chambertin Grand Cru
The nose is elegant and offers generosity (in delicacy), subtlety, a beautiful finesse of the grain, richness (well-controlled), complexity, a fine freshness, a captivating / perfume side as well as a nice multi-layered side. It reveals notes of pulpy Boysen blackberry, bright black plum and small notes of cornflowers, Tonka bean associated with touches of bright small blue fruits, lilac, toasted / caramelization, fine hints of Sichuan pepper, nutmeg, camphor as well as a subtle hint of exotic spices, tobacco, chocolate and an imperceptible hint of truffle (in the background). The palate is beautifully elegant, delicate, all in subtlety, well-built and offers power, richness (in delicacy), a small fat, a beautiful silkiness (all in richness), a beautiful finesse of the grain, a aerial side (in the approach), a good structure, complexity as well as deepness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright blackberry, crushed strawberry and small notes of fleshy / pulpy cherry associated with touches of black plum, hints of camphor / incense, chocolate, Bourbon vanilla as well as fine hints of caramelization, blond tobacco, crushed hazelnut and vanilla flowers. Beautiful aromatic and gourmande persistence (17 caudalies). Presence of a very discreet hint of cocoa’ bitterness on the persistence. A beautiful wine, full of elegance, finesse and subtlety.
Score : 19/20 (98/100)
Domaine Guy & yvan Dufouleur – Clos du Chapitre 2019, Monopole
Fixin 1er Cru
The nose is elegant, aromatic, complex and offers a beautiful aromatic palette, a beautiful dimension as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of Boysenberry, ripe / crushed Garriguette strawberry and small notes of liquorice associated with touches of cornflowers, lily, crushed blueberry as well as a hint of chocolate, racy minerality and a very discreet hint of blond tobacco. The palate is fruity, elegant, racy and offers a beautiful definition, gourmandize, suavity, a small tension, fleshiness, generosity, a beautiful fleshy / juicy fruit as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cherry, fleshy / juicy Boysen blackberry and small notes of fleshy / juicy Garriguette strawberry associated with touches of cornflowers, cherry blossoms, licorice stick as well as a subtle hint of nutmeg, sweet spices, toast, chocolate and an imperceptible almost white flowers hint. Tannins are elegant, precise and structuring. Good length. A fine sapidity on the finish / persistence.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Château de Marsannay – Petits Crais 2018
Fixin
The nose is fruity and offers power as well as intensity. It reveals notes of ripe / fleshy cherry, small red berries and small notes of cassis associated with touches of Sichuan pepper, violet as well as subtle hints of tea. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers suavity, a small fat, minerality, a fine acidulous frame as well as a racy minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cherry, pulpy / juicy red berries and small notes of pulpy / juicy cassis associated with a touch of pulpy plum, lily, toast, cardamom as well as a subtle hint of vanilla (in the background). Good length.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château de Marsannay – Crais de Chêne 2019
Fixin
The nose is fruity and offers a small power. It reveals notes of pulpy cherry, violet and small notes of fleshy / pulpy redcurrants associated with touches of blueberry, violet, sweet blond tobacco and a discreet hint of vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, suavity, roundness, gourmandize, a certain tension as well as energy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cherry, pulpy / juicy redcurrants and small notes of cornflowers, lily associated with touches of blueberry, blackberry as well as hints of licorice stick, sweet blond tobacco and fine hints of vanilla. Tannins are well-built. Presence of a very discreet hint of tonka bean on the persistence.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)