Côte Chalonnaise
Prosper Maufour 2018
Givry
The nose offers notes of cherries, cherry blossoms, wild berries and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of fresh cloves as well as a discreet hint of nutmeg. The palate is fruity, a bit tight, a bit restrained and offers juiciness, freshness, tension as well as a acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cherry, acidulous / pulpy raspberry and small notes of cherry blossoms associated with touches of cherry stone, crunchy / acidulous small blue fruits, lilac, lily, hints of racy minerality as well as fine hints of tonka bean and toast. Tannins are precise and structuring. Presence of a very discreet hint of pepper on the finish / persistence.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Domaine Laurent Mouton – Clos Jus 2019
Givry 1er Cru
The nose is elegant, racy, harmonious and offers delicacy, a certain complexity, deepness as well as a small concentration (but precisely controlled). It reveals notes of bright blueberry, bright redcurrant and small notes fleshy strawberry associated with touches of purple plum, lily, cornflowers as well as fine hints of zan, Sichuan pepper and tobacco. The palate is elegant, delicate, beautifully-built, harmonious and offers a beautiful bright / precise / juicy fruit, a nice finesse of the grain, subtlety, an aerial side as well as richness (in delicacy). On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright blackberry, bright blue plum and small notes of acidulous raspberry associated with small touches of acidulous blueberry, cornflowers, lily, hints of chocolate, blond tobacco, cardamom as well as a subtle hint of caramelization and Bourbon vanilla pod. Tannins are precise, fine and elegant. Beautiful finesse and persistence (+15 caudalies).
Score : 17.25+/20 (95/100)
Domaine de La Luolle – Les Plants sont fleuris 2018, Sélection
Givry The nose is aromatic, elegant, racy and offers a certain little power, a fine floral side as well as a fine peppery side. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet, peony and small notes of wild strawberry associated with touches of lily, Timut pepper, small wild red berries as well as fine hints of racy minerality and a discreet hint of fresh blond tobacco. The palate is elegant, fruity, racy and offers delicacy, a certain generosity, racy minerality, a small tension, energy, a fine acidulous frame, freshness as well as a small aerial side in the approach. On the palate this wine expresses notes of lily, rose and more small notes of cherry associated with touches of blackberry, crunchy small red fruits, racy minerality as well as fine hints of peony, pulpy cassis, nutmeg and with very discreet hints of toasted / toasted hazelnut. Tannins are well-built. Good length. Presence of a very discreet hint of chocolate in the background. A wine full of balance, elegance and gourmandize.
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
Maison Chanzy – Clos de Bellecroix 2018
Rully
The nose is fruity and offers power and finesse, controlled concentration, elegance, a fine grain as well as a certain intensity. It reveals notes of fleshy wild strawberry, crushed Boysen blackberry and small notes fleshy cassis associated with touches of blueberry, sweet spices, nutmeg as well as fine hints of vanilla, blueberry, toasted and a subtle hint of tonka bean (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, full of control, racy and offers gourmandize, a beautiful acidulous frame, a beautiful suavity, power / concentration in finesse, intensity as well as softness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cassis, pulpy / juicy blueberry and small notes bright raspberry associated with touches of bright cherry, hints of blueberry, violet, toast, chocolate as well as very discreet hints of caramelization and an imperceptible hint of sweet blond tobacco. Good length.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Maison Chanzy – En Rosey 2019
Rully
The nose is racy and offers a certain power, a good definition as well as a certain intensity. It reveals notes of wild strawberries, racy minerality and spices associated with touches of rose, blackberry, small fruits as well as hints of gray pepper, lily and a very discreet hint of bergamot. The palate is fresh, fruity, racy and offers intensity and finesse, a small fat, energy, gourmandize as well as a nice racy minerality. On the palate this wine expresses juicy / fresh raspberries, rose and small notes pulpy red berries associated with touches of juicy cassis, hints of chocolate, toasted almond as well as a subtle hint of bergamot and green cardamom. Tannins are precise, fine and racy. A floral and fresh style.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Domaine du Four Bassot – En Varot 2019, Vieilles Vignes
Rully
The nose is racy and offers a small concentration as well as a certain deepness. It reveals notes of blue plum, wild strawberry and small notes wild raspberry associated with touches of lily, iris, racy minerality, Cuben pepper as well as fine hints of sweet blond tobacco, toasted and a very discreet hint of bergamot. The palate is mineral, racy and offers energy, a certain tension, dynamism, a fine acidulous frame as well as a small flowery / fresh flower side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh wild blackberry, crunchy / fresh blue plum and small notes iris associated with touches of rose, lilac, racy minerality as well as small hints of clove, bergamot and an imperceptible hint of local grove (sense of place). Tannins are slightly firm. Presence of discreet toasted / chocolatey hints on the persistence.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Domaine de L’Ecette – Brange 2018
Rully
The nose is fruity, racy and offers minerality as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of bright cherry associated with touches of violet, cherry blossoms, racy minerality as well as discreet hints of rosewood and bergamot. The palate is mineral, fruity, well-balanced, slightly tight and offers roundness, a small fat, a certain dynamism, a fine concentration as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cherry, pulpy / juicy blackberry and small notes fleshy purple plum associated with touches of violet, cassis leaf, racy minerality as well as fine hints of tonka bean, cardamom, a subtle hint of bergamot and an imperceptible hint of toasted almond. Good length.
Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)