Côtes de Beaune
Prosper Maufoux 2018
Maranges
The nose is aromatic and offers a certain / small intensity, a fine grain, gourmandize as well as elegance. It reveals notes of bright blue plum, cherry and small notes of rose, cornflowers associated with touches of strawberry as well as hints of fresh blond tobacco and a discreet hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, a good definition, gourmandize, dynamism, a nice silkiness as well as a beautiful bright / acidulous fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cherry, pulpy / juicy redcurrants, strawberry and small notes of acidulous plum associated with touches of cornflowers, lily, fresh blond tobacco as well as a discreet hint of zan and very slight hints of chocolate. Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Château de la Charrière – Clos des Loyeres 2019
Maranges 1er Cru
The nose is racy and offers a small power, a fine intensity as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, crushed raspberry and small notes of pulpy plum associated with touches of violet, zan, fine hints of cloves, saffron as well as discreet hints of liquorice and sweet spices. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, gourmandize, a good definition, a certain finesse, tension, silkiness, generosity, an acidulous frame as well as a pure and bright fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cherry, bright / juicy plum and small notes of bright raspberry associated with touches of crushed redcurrants, cherry blossoms, lilac, sweet blond tobacco as well as discreet hints of tonka bean and toasted hazelnut. Good length and persistence. Presence of fine hints of chocolate and vanilla on the persistence. Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Domaine Roger Belland – La Fussière 2019
Maranges 1er Cru The nose is elegant, bright and offers a small, a precisely controlled-power, freshness, a certain intensity, gourmandize, a fine flowery side as well as a beautiful finesse and grain precision. There are notes of violet, blackberry and small notes of strawberry associated with touches of lilac, rose, small hints of zan, plum blossoms, Madagascar pepper as well as discreet hints of almond, verbena and nutmeg. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a beautiful suavity, a beautiful silkiness, a beautiful juicy / fresh / bright fruit, energy as well as a small acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cherry, juicy redcurrants and small notes of of bright purple plum associated with touches of fleshy Boysen blackberry, violet, rose, lilac, with hints of racy minerality, chocolate, toasted and a subtle hint of bergamot and cardamom. Tannins are precise.
Score : 17.25+/20 (95/100)
Maison Chanzy - La Fussière 2018
Maranges 1er Cru
The nose is aromatic and offers power, a spicy side as well as a fine and slightly tight grain. The wine needs to be decanted (gives especially harmony). It reveals notes of violet, pulpy / fleshy cassis and small notes of of crushed wild strawberries associated with small touches of cherry blossoms, blackberry as well as hints of cornflowers, nutmeg, spices, green cardamom, fresh licorice and a subtle toasted hint. The palate is mineral, fruity and offers freshness, gourmandize, a beautiful finesse of the fat, roundness as well as a small concentration. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed strawberry, pulpy / fleshy blackberry and small notes of of cherry associated with touches of cherry blossoms, violets, bright blue plum, hints of zan, sweet spices, green cardamom, racy minerality as well as an imperceptible hint of pepper, leather and cocoa. Tannins are elegant and slightly mellow. Good length. Suavity and gourmandize on the finish / persistence. Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Regnaudot Bernard et Florian 1960 – La Fussière 2018
Maranges 1er Cru
The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers a good definition as well as a certain intensity. There are notes of blackberry, fresh violet and small notes of of fresh peony associated with touches of crushed strawberry, pulpy cherry as well as hints of small blue fruits, liquorice, vanilla, a discreet hint of laurel berries and fresh hazelnut. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, a good definition, energy, racy minerality as well as crunchy / juicy fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy cherry, rose and small notes of small red berries associated with touches of peony, juicy purple plum, juicy blackberry as well as hints of liquorice stick, tobacco, subtle hints of laurel berries, vanilla and an imperceptible almost saline hint on the finish / persistence.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Regnaudot Bernard et Florian – Clos des Rois 2018
Maranges 1er Cru
The nose is aromatic, racy and offers freshness as well as a certain complexity. It reveals notes of crunchy Boysenberry, raspberry leaf, rose and small notes of small red fruits associated with touches of laurel berries as well as fine hints of pepper. The palate is fruity, a bit tight and offers suavity, a small fat, straightness, silkiness as well as a good structure. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy cherry, crunchy raspberry and small notes of crunchy small red berries, rose associated with touches of laurel berries, iris, hints of pepper as well as a subtle hint of vanilla and nutmeg.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Regnaudot Bernard et Florian – Clos des Loyères 2018
Maranges 1er Cru
The nose is aromatic and offers power, a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as depth. It reveals notes of ripe wild cassis, pulpy blue berries and small notes of iris associated with touches of crushed berries, cherry blossoms, fine hints of crushed raspberry, camphor, spices as well as a hint of white pepper and zan. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, a certain gourmandize, finesse, a fine grain, energy, racy minerality, tension, a good structure as well as a beautiful silky and delicate touch. On the palate this wine expresses notes of wild raspberry, small pulpy red berries and small notes of iris associated with touches of rose, pulpy / juicy plum, fine hints of peony, cherry blossoms, zan, racy minerality as well as a very fine hint of pepper, dry oak and dried almond. Good length.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Regnaudot Bernard et Florian – Le Saugeot 2019
Maranges
The nose is fruity and offers concentration, power and intensity. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, fresh strawberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of small blue fruits, bright raspberry, hints of pepper, nutmeg as well as a subtle hint of Sichuan pepper and an imperceptible hint of green cardamom (in the background). The palate is beautifully juicy, fruity, acidulous, well-balanced and offers fat, an acidulous frame, roundness, volume, a fine tension as well as a beautiful bright / pulpy fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cherry, pulpy blueberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of peony, blackberry, berries as well as fine hints of racy minerality, tobacco and a discreet hint of cardamom. Tannins are well-built. Good length. A juicy, full of suavity and gourmand wine.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Regnaudot Bernard et Florian Clos des Roussots 2019
Maranges Premier Cru
The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers gourmandize, a fine intensity, a beautiful fine grain as well as an aerial side in the approach. It reveals notes of blueberry, pulpy cherry and small notes of of crushed strawberry associated with touches of cornflower, toasted / caramelized oak, hazelnut as well as fine hints of incense and a discreet hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, minerality, an acidulous frame, a certain straightness, a racy minerality as well as a good freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / fresh cherry, fresh / crunchy redcurrants and small notes of fresh / crunchy blackberry associated with touches of acidulous cassis, iris, hints of acidulous red berries, cherry blossoms as well as a subtle hint of racy minerality and fresh tobacco. Tannins are precise and racy. Presence of fine toasted hints and chocolate on the finish / persistence. Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)