Other Bourgogne appellations
Domaine Sébastien Magnien – Pinot Noir 2019
Bourgogne
(vat sample) The nose is aromatic, fruity and offers a beautiful definition, a certain purity of the fruit as well as a small intensity. It reveals notes of pulpy / juicy black cherry, crushed raspberry and small notes of bright blue plum associated with fine touches of crème de cassis, lily, pepper as well as fine hints of nutmeg and star anise. The palate is fruity, elegant, gourmand, beautifully juicy and offers a nice acidulous frame, gourmandize, tension, a beautiful purity of the fruit as well as a small freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright / fleshy strawberry, pulpy / fleshy raspberry and small notes of bright blue plum associated with touches of crushed redcurrants, hints of violet, liquorice / liquorice stick as well as fine hints of tobacco, colas, a discreet hint of star anise and cardamom. Tannins are precise, elegant and offer a certain straightness. Good length and persistence.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Maison Chanzy – Les Fortunés 2019
Bourgogne
The nose is aromatic, slightly tight and offers a certain intensity. It reveals notes of blackberry, plum, fresh leather and small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with touches of cloves, spices and fine hints of cinnamon. The palate is fruity, slightly tight and offers freshness, minerality, a fine acidulous frame, a fine straightness as well as a fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy plum, pulpy / juicy blackberry and small notes of clove associated with touches of pulpy raspberry, fresh leather as well as hints of spices and a very discreet hint of cocoa / mocha. Tannins are well-built.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Château de la Terrière – Pinot Noir 2018
Bourgogne
The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a certain small concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, crushed cherry and small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with touches of violet, lily, zan as well as discreet hints of sweet spices and gray pepper. The palate is fruity, juicy, slightly tight and offers energy, a “contained ” freshness, a fine acidulous frame, tension, a racy minerality as well as a crunchy / acidulous fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy / acidulous cherry, fresh raspberry and small notes of fresh violet associated with touches of crunchy blackberry, lily, racy minerality as well as a subtle hint of rosewood, almond and a discreet toasted hint. Tannins are fine and well-built. Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Olivier Boussard – Cuvée Réserve 2018
Bourgogne
The nose is aromatic and offers gourmandize, complexity as well as a certain concentration. It reveals notes of bright cherry, pulpy Quetsche plum and small notes of lily, rose associated with touches of Bigarreau cherry, bright blue berries as well as fine hints of licorice, blond tobacco, a subtle hint of almond blossoms and sweet spices. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, smoothness, tension, a fine acidulous frame, a certain generosity as well as a certain straightness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright raspberry, bright cherry and small notes of juicy / fresh Quetsche plum associated with touches of iris, peony, cherry blossoms as well as hints of chocolate. Tannins are precise and well-built. Good length. Floral persistence.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Closerie des Alisiers, Stéphane Brocard – Pinot Noir 2019, Vignoble de Daix
Bourgogne
The nose is fruity and offers freshness, a certain gourmandize as well as a small pulpy side. It reveals notes of pulpy / fleshy blackberry, pulpy / fleshy strawberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of bright blue plum, cornflowers, small blue fruits as well as fine hints of liquorice / zan and an imperceptible hint of Sichuan pepper (in the background). The palate is fresh, fruity and offers minerality, freshness, gourmandize as well as dynamism / energy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy black cherry, juicy / pulpy blackberry and small notes of fresh / acidulous purple plum associated with touches of small fresh / acidulous red berries as well as hints of cornflowers, licorice, nutmeg, a discreet hint of almond and an imperceptible toasted hint.
Score : 15/20 (89-90/100)
Domaine du Château de Meursault Bourgogne du Château 2018, Pinot Noir
Bourgogne
The nose is fruity and offers aromatic power, a certain richness of the fruit as well as a small gourmand side. There are notes of fleshy / juicy strawberry, juicy / fleshy raspberry and small notes of fleshy purple plum associated with touches of vanilla essence, cornflowers as well as fine hints of fresh berries, lilac, of Cuben pepper and discreet hints of laurel. The palate is beautifully fresh, gourmand and offers juiciness, generosity, roundness, a small fat, a fine acidulous frame as well as a very fine creaminess. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / pulpy strawberry, fleshy / pulpy raspberry and small notes of fresh / pulpy purple plum associated with touches of crushed red berries, hints of vanilla, toast, a fine hint of sweet spices as well as a very discreet hint of laurel, toasted almond and a subtle hint of pepper. Tannins are precise and relatively mellow. A subtle varietal hint in the background of the mouth which brings peps. A generous, gourmand, fresh and fruity wine.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Brenot Beranger, Domaine de Naisse Pinot Noir 2019
Bourgogne
The nose is fruity and offers bright fruit as well as gourmandize. It reveals notes of bright wild strawberries, cherries and small notes of cornflowers associated with touches of Cuben pepper, violet, small hints of small blue fruits, spices as well as a discreet hint of laurel berries and licorice. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, minerality, a good definition, gourmandize, juiciness, energy, a certain tension, a small fat as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cherry, bright raspberry and small notes of juicy Boysenberry associated with a touch of cornflowers, rose, acidulous blue berries as well as hints of liquorice, fresh blond tobacco and a discreet hint of nutmeg. Tannins are wellbuilt. Good length. Presence of a fine floral hint and an imperceptible chocolate hint on the finish.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Olivier Boussard – Cuvée Margot 2019
Bourgogne
The nose is elegant, racy, fruity and offers a fine intensity as well as a very fine incisive side. It reveals notes of cherry, rose and small notes of small wild red berries associated with fine touches of spices, bramble as well as a discreet hint of pepper and tea. The palate is fruity, flowery and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, freshness, minerality, a nice finesse of the fat, a certain harmony as well as a small incisive side. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of rose, fresh lilac and small notes of fresh raspberry associated with touches of pulpy plum, cardamom, tonka bean as well as hints of bramble and tea. Good length. Score : 15+/20 (89-90/100)
Domaine Truchetet
Les Chaillots 2018, Vieilles Vignes
Bourgogne
The nose is fruity and offers elegance, a beautiful definition, a fine grain, finesse as well as a certain complexity. It reveals notes of Boysenberry, cornflowers, violet and small notes of Sichuan pepper associated with touches of blue plum, raspberry, very fine hints of tonka bean, a subtle hint of sweet spices, tea as well as an imperceptible hint of Bourbon vanilla bean and peony. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, elegant, beautifully defined and offers a beautiful finesse of the grain, purity (of the fruit), a nice fresh frame as well as a juicy / fresh /gourmand fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright raspberry, bright cherry, cherry and small notes of blue plum associated with touches of juicy cassis, cornflowers, nutmeg, camphor as well as a discreet hint of toast / chocolate. Tannins are fine, elegant, precise and racy. A fine straightness on the finish. A wine full of elegance and freshness. Presence of an imperceptible hint of bitterness (cocoa / varietal) on the persistence / aftertaste.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)