Côtes de Beaune
ted with touches of cherry blossoms, cornflowers, hints of zan, cloves as well as a discreet a hint of saffron and nutmeg. Good length.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Christophe Pauchard, Domaine de la Confrérie 2019
Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
The nose offers concentration, a small power as well as a fine captivating side. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, ripe wild red berries and small notes of zan associated with fine touches of purple plum as well as small hints of licorice, lilac and a subtle hint of tea. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, a good definition, gourmandize, an acidulous frame, a certain suavity, a good structure, a certain tension as well as a fine generosity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy cherry, crushed raspberry and small notes of crushed blackberry associated with touches of violet, lilac, liquorice as well as fine hints of zan, tea and an almost imperceptible hint of chocolate. Good length.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Christophe Pauchard, Domaine de la Confrérie 2018
Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
The nose offers freshness, a certain little intensity, a small power as well as good definition. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, wild plum and small notes of pulpy strawberry associated with touches of lily, tobacco as well as a fine hint of nutmeg and a very discreet hint of green cardamom. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, a bit tight and offers freshness, an acidulous frame, a small silkiness, a small fat, energy, tension as well as a stretched / long side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / fleshy blackberry, fleshy / pulpy strawberry and small notes of bright cherry associated with touches of violet, cherry blossoms, lilac, green cardamom as well as discreet toasted hints, chocolate and a subtle hint of hazelnut / roasted hazelnut on the finish / persistence.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Prosper Maufoux 2019
Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune The nose is aromatic, racy and offers a fine power. It reveals notes of pulpy cassis, Quetsche plum and small notes of wild strawberry associated with a touch of cherry, spices, cloves as well as fine hints of zan, nutmeg and a discreet hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, suavity, juiciness, a fine unctuosity as well as fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cherry, fleshy / juicy strawberry and small notes of juicy raspberry associated with touches of acidulous Quetsche plum, cherry blossoms as well as hints of cloves, chocolate, caramelization and a discreet hint of nutmeg. Good length.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Domaine Hoffmann-Jayer 2018
Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
The nose is elegant, all in finesse and offers concentration, power (in delicacy), a certain intensity as well as minerality. It reveals notes of fresh blue plum / blackberry, ripe wild cassis and small notes of bright small black fruits associated with touches of violet, strawberry cream, cherry, hints of minerality, nutmeg as well as a discreet hint of incense, tonka bean and a subtle hint of gray pepper. The palate is elegant, delicate, racy and offers gourmandize, a beautiful acidulous frame, minerality, a certain intensity as well as suavity, a beautiful fruit all in flesh and juice / acidulous. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright blackberry, bright black plum and small notes of juicy / fresh strawberry associated with a touch of violet, lily, chocolate, crushed almond, hints of vanilla, hazelnut toasted as well as a subtle hint of rose, dried tobacco and sweet spices. Tannins are elegant, precise and offer a small mellowness. Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)
Domaine Guy & yvan Dufouleur 16ème Génération 2019
Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
The nose is elegant and offers power, a fine concentration, complexity as well as a beautiful definition. It reveals notes of blueberry, violet and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of ripe / crushed red berries as well as hints of camphor, tonka bean and a very discreet hint of Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, elegant, gourmand and offers a beautiful definition, precision, a fine fat, a small concentration as well as a fine creaminess. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / fleshy red cherry, pulpy / fleshy raspberry and small notes of of acidulous purple plum associated with touches of small crushed red berries, fine hints of cornflowers, chocolate, toasted and a very discreet hint of tonka bean and vanilla. Presence of an imperceptible hint of liquorice (in the background). Beautiful persistence.
Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)
Domaine Charles - Terra Cotta 2018
Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
The nose is aromatic and offers a fine intensity. It reveals notes of ripe wild raspberry, ripe cherry and small notes of ripe plum associated with touches of violet, rose, discreet hints of spices, a subtle hint of local grove, cherry blossoms as well as an imperceptible hint of pepper and dried earth. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a small minerality, an acidulous frame, a fine tension as well as a small straightness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cherry, juicy / fresh raspberry and small notes of cherry blossoms associated with touches of crunchy plum, cornflowers, hints of sweet spices, fresh tobacco as well as with a very discreet hint of local grove, pepper and an imperceptible hint of tea. Tannins are supple and integrated. Good length. Presence of a very discreet almost chocolate hint on the aftertaste. Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Domaine Charles Père et Fille Cuvée du Menhir 2018
Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune
The nose reveals notes of cherry, blackberry and small notes of crushed blueberry associated with touches of crunchy raspberry, small hints of flowers as well as a subtle hint of zan, racy minerality and an imperceptible hint of Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity and offers elegance, freshness, minerality, a good definition, suavity as well as a good structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cherry, pulpy / juicy raspberry and small notes of juicy / fresh black plum associated with touches of blueberry, small red berries, hints of violet, lily, minerality racy as well as a subtle hint of cocoa and zan. Tannins are supple. Good length. Presence of a very discreet hint of bitterness (good bitterness) on the persistence.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Domaine Bourgogne-Devaux – Le Clou 2018
Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
The nose is fruity, well-built and offers a fine power as well as a certain gourmandize. It reveals notes of bright cherry, blackberry and small notes of strawberry associated with small touches of pulpy / juicy plum, violet, rose as well as fine hints of nutmeg and a very fine hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy / acidulous frame, a good definition, gourmandize, tension as well as a beautiful quality of the fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cherry, cornflowers and small notes of pulpy / juicy cassis associated with a touch of pulpy / juicy strawberry as well as hints of acidulous / juicy purple plum, fresh lily, nutmeg and fine toasted hints / vanilla on the finish / persistence. Tannins are well-built.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Domaine Bourgogne-Devaux – La Perrière 2018
Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers elegance, a certain intensity as well as a small deepness. It reveals notes of fresh / crunchy blackberry, violet and small notes of cassis associated with touches of small wild berries, cornflowers / small blue flowers as well as fine toasted hints, cardamom and a very discreet vanilla hint. The palate is fruity, slightly tight and offers freshness, minerality, a small acidulous frame, elegance, fat as well as good definition. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / fleshy cherry, pulpy / fleshy cassis and small notes of violet associated with touches of pulpy / fleshy blackberry, small pulpy / fleshy red berries as well as hints of lilac, tonka bean and discreet toasted hints. Tannins are elegant and supple. Presence of a subtle hint of caramelized oak / vanilla on the finish / persistence.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)