Côtes de Beaune
Domaine Bourgogne-Devaux – Pussey 2019
Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
The nose is aromatic and offers a small intensity, concentration as well as a fine freshness. It reveals notes of fresh cherry, pulpy blueberry and small notes of crushed strawberry associated with toasted touches, caramelization, cherry blossoms as well as fine points of licorice stick and a hint of black pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, slightly tight and offers a fine acidulous frame, gourmandize as well as a small tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / fresh blackberry, pulpy cherry and small notes of fleshy blueberry associated with a touch of fresh / pulpy raspberry, cherry blossoms, violet, hints of tonka bean, stick of liquorice as well as a subtle hint of blond tobacco and ripe almond. Tannins are elegant and supple. Good length and persistence.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Domaine Bourgogne-Devaux – Le Clou 2019
Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a small deepness. It reveals notes of fresh blackberry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of pulpy small fruits associated with fine touches of small blue fruits, a subtle hint of liquorice, vanilla as well as a very discreet hint of fresh flowers and racy minerality. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy / an acidulous frame, a good definition, minerality, a fine crunchiness as well as energy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy blackberry, pulpy / juicy cherry and small notes of juicy raspberry associated with a touch of fleshy small fruits, cornflowers as well as a hint of cherry blossoms, licorice stick and toasted / chocolated. Tannins are very discreetly sticky. Good length. Presence of a very discreet hint of vanilla on the persistence.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Domaine Bourgogne-Devaux – La Perrière 2019
Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune The nose is fruity and offers a fine intensity as well as a slightly tight grain. The wine needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of juicy / fresh small black fruits associated with a touch of crushed raspberry, hints of nutmeg, cardamom as well as a subtle hint of fresh blond tobacco and a imperceptible hint of tea. The palate is fruity, wellbalanced and offers suavity, generosity, a small gourmandiz as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, pulpy cherry and small notes of blueberry associated with small touches of fleshy / crushed redcurrants, fine hints of cornflowers, Bourbon vanilla as well as a very discreet hint of chocolate and an imperceptible hint of hazelnut. Lots of gourmandize in this wine!
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
Domaine Bourgogne-Devaux – La Dalignère 2019
Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
The nose is aromatic and offers a small freshness as well as a fine power. There are notes of fresh blackberry, raspberry leaf and small notes of ripe / fresh small black fruits associated with touches of cherry tail, fresh purple plum as well as very fine hints of zan and a subtle varietal hint. The palate is fruity, a bit flattering and offers a fine richness, a certain generosity, fat, roundness as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy blackberry, fresh raspberry and small notes of iris, cherry tail associated with touches of purple plum, fine hints of violet, zan, sweet spices as well as with an imperceptible hint of camphor and toast. Tannins are very slightly firm. A small firmness on the finish.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Domaine Stéphane de Sousa Les Crétot à Gauche 2017
Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
The nose is intense and offers power, a certain deepness as well as a fine gourmandize. It reveals notes of pulpy Boysen blackberry, pulpy red berries and small notes of cornflowers associated with touches of bright cassis, hints of violet, peony as well as fine hints of liquorice, with discreet hints of tea and an imperceptible hint of rosewood. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, suavity, a fine acidulous frame, a beautiful touch, silkiness as well as energy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, pulpy plum and small notes of fresh / juicy raspberry associated with touches of rose, violet, fresh red berries as well as fine hints of racy minerality, discreet hints of sweet spices, nutmeg and a subtle hint of bay leaf (in the background). Tannins are very discreetly firm.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Domaine Sébastien Magnien – Vieilles Vignes 2018
Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
The nose is racy and offers intensity as well as a certain fine power. The wine needs be decanted. It reveals notes of bright cassis, bright Quetsche plum and small notes of violet associated with small touches of gray pepper, wild red berries, nutmeg as well as hints of cornflowers, fresh blond tobacco, laurel berries, licorice and an imperceptible hint of dry local grove. The palate is fruity, all in balance and offers freshness, minerality, a beautiful definition, finesse, energy, a beautiful finesse of the suavity as well as a certain delicacy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright blackberry, bright Quetsche plum and small notes of fleshy / juicy strawberry associated with touches of cornflowers, blueberry, fine hints of fresh licorice stick, blond tobacco, discrete hints of laurel berries, sweet spices and an imperceptible hint of vanilla (in the background). Tannins are elegant, precise, fine and a bit firm. Beautiful gourmandise and suavity on the finish / persistence. Presence of a subtle hint of dried / crushed almond on the persistence / aftertaste.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Domaine Clos Saint-Jean - En Charron 2018
Santenay
(Organic) The nose is elegant, racy and offers power (well-controlled) as well as a certain richness (well-controlled / well-balanced). It reveals notes of crushed blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with touches of rose, fresh lilac as well as small touches of Cuben pepper, acidulous Quetsche plum as well as hints of tonka bean, nutmeg and discreet toasted hints. The palate is fresh, mineral, well-balanced, elegant and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, an aerial side (despite the richness), a good definition, gourmandize, a beautiful finesse of the tension, energy as well as a beautiful well-balanced in its richness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / fleshy blackberry, crushed cassis and small notes of pulpy / fleshy raspberry associated with touches of fresh small red fruits, fresh lilac, rose as well as discreet hints of chocolate, toasted and a subtle hint of nutmeg. Tannins are elegant, finely mellow and beautifully precise. Presence of a very discreet good bitterness / roasting on the persistence (brings peps). A gourmand, generous and complex wine, full of finesse and which offers a beautiful aerial side in the mouth. Presence of a very fine chew on the persistence.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Domaine Sébastien Magnien Clos de la Perrière 2019
Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
(tank sample) The nose is racy, all in elegance / precision, beautifully aromatic (aromatic power!) and offers finesse, precision as well as fine grain. It reveals notes of Boysenberry, bright blue plum and small notes of bright raspberry associated with touches of bright blue berries, cornflowers, hints of iris, Cuben pepper, licorice stick, discreet hints of racy minerality, spices, blond tobacco as well as an imperceptible hint of laurel and star anise. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful freshness, a beautiful suavity, a bright fruit, a small pulpiness, a fine fat, an acidulous frame, precision, a fine aerial side in the approach, a beautiful delicacy / complexity as well as richness in delicacy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright blackberry, bright blue plum and small notes of cornflowers associated with touches of cherry, beautiful touches of fresh flowers, hints of liquorice, chocolate, racy minerality as well as fine hints of Bourbon vanilla bean, a discreet hint of rose, iris, star anise and laurel berries. Tannins are elegant, racy and slightly mellow. Good length and persistence. The persistence is suave and offers a fine chewiness.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)