Red Bourgogne
Henri et Gilles Remoriquet - Les Allots 2017
Nuits-saint-georges
The nose is aromatic and offers intensity, a certain power as well as a fine and powerful grain. It reveals notes of Garriguette strawberry, bright blackberry and small notes of Quetsche plum associated with touches of lily, violet, nutmeg as well as a subtle hint of graphite, Bourbon vanilla and a very discreet hint of sweet blond tobacco. The mouth is beautifully fresh, juicy, fruity and offers gourmandize, sapidity, a beautiful volume, energy, a nice focus on the fruit, delicacy, a nice saline character, a small flowery side as well as a beautiful brightness/juiciness/freshness of the fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright raspberry, bright cherry and small notes of Quetsche plum associated with touches of rose, small juicy/fresh berries as well as fine hints of sweet blond tobacco, chocolate and toast. A very discreet almost caramelization hint. Tannins are precise, elegant, structuring and finely mellow. A small chew on the aftertaste.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Henri et Gilles Remoriquet Les Bousselots 2019
Nuits-saint-georges 1er Cru
The nose is elegant, aromatic, complex and offers delicacy as well as a captivating / subtle side. It reveals notes of boysenberry, rose and small notes of wild redcurrant associated with small touches of small red plum, lily as well as hints of vanilla, fresh nutmeg and a hint of gray pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, elegant, all in delicacy and offers a beautiful freshness, juiciness, a beautiful acidulous frame, a small flowery side, a small fat as well as a fine richness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of boysenberry, crushed/pulpy cassis and small notes of fleshy/pulpy red currants associated with touches of rose, lilac, fresh/juicy red plum as well as hints of tonka bean, rosewood and a subtle almost bergamot hint. Tannins are precise, elegant and supple. A beautiful job on the bitterness (in the background).
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Henri et Gilles Remoriquet Les Damodes 2018
Nuits-saint-georges 1er Cru
The nose is fruity, elegant, nicely fresh and nicely flowery. It reveals notes of fresh rose, fresh lilac and small notes of fresh raspberry associated with touches of crunchy small fruits, cherry, hints of flower buds as well as slight hints of spice/nutmeg and a very discreet almost smoky hint. The mouth is aromatic and offers juiciness, a beautiful freshness, minerality / a mineral frame, tension, a small aerial side as well as a beautiful flowery character. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh blackberry, fresh rose and small notes of fresh red berries associated with touches of lilac, fleshy cassis, crunchy raspberry as well as fine hints of flower buds, space, chocolate, cardamom and a toasted hint. Tannins are discreetly sticky. Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Domaine Armelle et Bernard Rion Cuvée Marcel Heritage 2018, Vieilles Vignes
Nuits-saint-georges 1e Cru The nose is aromatic and offers a certain concentration and a fine power. It reveals notes of pulpy cassis, ripe/fleshy cherry and small notes of cassis associated with small touches of juicy/fresh plum as well as hints of tonka bean, zan, a subtle hint of lilac and a discreet hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a mineral frame, juiciness, pulpy/juicy fruit, roundness, a spherical side as well as a fine unctuosity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright blackberry, juicy/pulpy blueberry and small notes of cherry associated with touches of crushed raspberry, zan, chocolate, toasted hazelnut and a subtle hint of toasted/vanilla.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Les Porrets-saint-georges 2017
Nuits-saint-georges Premier Cru
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers well-mastered power, a small exuberant side and a certain deepness/intensity. It reveals notes of bright cherry, boysenberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of blueberry, crushed small red fruits as well as hints of toasted oak, caramelization, a subtle hint of gray pepper, blond tobacco and chocolate/toasted. The mouth is fruity and offers juiciness, a mineral frame, a small creaminess, gourmandize, tension, freshness and a racy minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of creamy blackberry, pulpy cassis and small notes of violet associated with touches of Quetsche plum, pulpy small red fruits as well as hints of caramelization, sweet blond tobacco, chocolate as well as with fine hints of cardamom and bourbon vanilla. Tannins are precise, racy, elegant. A small creaminess and gourmandize on the finish.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Les Cailles 2017
Nuits-saint-georges Premier Cru
The nose is fruity, fresh, intense and offers a beautiful well-mastered power as well as a beautiful power/finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, crunchy small currants and small notes of pepper associated with touches of redcurrant, mulberry tree as well fine grilled hints, racy minerality and a subtle hint of nutmeg. The mouth is fruity, well balances and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, gourmandize, a good definition, finesse, minerality, a discreet aerial side, suavity in fineness, a beautiful delicacy as well as a certain power of the structure. The wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, acidulous/juiciness redcurrant and small notes of crunchy raspberry associated with touches of cassis, a fine hint of pulpy/ fresh cherry, violet, lily, pepper as well as a discreet toasted hint and cacao. Tannins are precise, silky, well developed and delicate. Good length.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100
Domaine Lippe Boileau Les Vignes aux Grands 2020
Fixin
The nose is flowery, fresh, well-built, racy and offers a small crunchiness. It reveals notes of fresh/fleshy cherry, crushed raspberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of quetsche plum as well as slight hints of rose, lily and star anise. The palate is fruity, racy and offers freshness, minerality, a juicy/acidulous frame and energy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cherry, bright redcurrant and small notes of Quetsche plum associated with touches of violet, rose as well as hints of liquorice, crushed almond, a subtle hint of saline. Tannins are precise and finely mellow.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90/100)
Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils 2017
Monthélie
The nose is fruity and offers a certain controlled/juicy power, a certain richness, complexity, a fine grain, a very discreetly tight grain. It reveals notes of boysenberry, bright raspberry and small notes of juicy purple plum associated with touches of liquorice, lilac, discreet hints of racy minerality and a subtle hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-built and offers freshness, gourmandize, an acidulous frame, a small straightness as well as a beautiful and bright/gourmand fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright/pulpy cherry, raspberry and small notes of redcurrant associated with touches of juicy cassis, lilac, lily as well as fine hints of tonka bean, a discreet hint of racy minerality, tea and an imperceptible hint of Madagascar pepper. Tannins are precise and well-built. Good length.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Clos Les Champs Fulliot
Monthélie Premier Cru
The nose is fruity and offers power, a certain intensity, a fine grain as well as a beautiful definition and a certain/small complexity. This wine needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of juicy blackberry, quetsche plum and small notes of strawberry associated with touches of violet, lilac as well as hints of chocolate, rose, racy minerality, a hint of cardamom, tea and toasted. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, freshness, minerality, gourmandize, a certain tension, a certain richness, roundness as well as a fine unctuosity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, juicy/pulpy raspberry and small notes of Quetsche plum associated with touches of red berries as well as slight hints of bergamot, zan, tonka bean/ cardamom. Good length. Tannins are precise, structuring.
Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)