Red Bourgogne
Domaine Rossignol-trapet 2020
Latricière Chambertin
The nose is fresh, racy and offers crunchiness/ ripe side and fruit. It reveals notes of ripe blackberry, violet and sweet spices associated with touches of crunchy cherry, cherry blossoms, hints of racy minerality and fine hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, very discreetly tight and offers juiciness, an acidulous frame, freshness, a small tension, a beautiful ripe / fresh fruit, gourmandize, a certain deepness and a very fine chiseled side. This wine express notes of juicy / fresh cherry, juicy / fresh blackberry and crunchy small fruits associated with a touch of rose as well as fine hints of cherry blossoms, sweet spices, a discreet hint of tobacco and a subtle hint of mocha. Good length. Tannins are precise, straight and offer a little mellow.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Domaine Rossignol-trapet 2020
Chapelle Chambertin
The nose is fruity, elegant, racy and offers a certain power wellmastered / in finesse, a melted side, a fine richness as well as beautiful fine / racy grain. There are notes of crushed blackberry, pulpy cherry and small notes of fresh violet / small fresh flowers associated with touches of crushed plum as well as fine hints of nutmeg, cardamom, fine hints of vanilla, toasted hints and an imperceptible hint of sense of place. The palate is fruity, elegant, delicate, full of finesse and offers precision, a beautiful juiciness of the fruit, richness in finesse / straightness, concentration, freshness, a beautiful racy grain, racy minerality, some tension as well as structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy blackberry, fresh / juicy cherry and small notes of purple plum associated with touches od violet, plum blossoms as well as fine hints of cardamom, fresh tobacco, fresh nutmeg, spices, an imperceptible hint of floral saffron (in the background), a discreet hint of sense of place and crushed chocolate. A very beautiful gourmand, fresh, juicy and pulpy wine. Congratulation !
Score : 17.5+/20 (95-96/100)
Domaine Rossignol-trapet 2020
Chambertin
The nose is fruity, elegant, aromatic, ample and offers a beautiful aromatic palette/amplitude of it, freshness and minerality. It reveals notes of bright boysenberry, blueberry and small notes of pulpy strawberry associated with small touches of cornflower, sweet violet as well as a hint of licorice, saffron and sweet spices / toasted. The palate is fruity, elegant, full of delicacy and offers richness well-mastered / in subtlety, a small aerial side in its definition / richness and an elegant structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright boysenberry, blueberry and small notes of juicy / fresh cherry associated with a touch of fleshy / fresh / juicy small red fruits, violet, lily as well as fine hints of racy minerality, of tonka beans, tobacco, a discreet hint of pepper, an imperceptible hint of paprika (in base), fine hints of crushed toasted almonds, hazelnuts and chocolate. Tannins are elegant and mellow. Good length.
Score : 18/20 (96/100)
Camille Giroud – 2016
Chambertin Grand Cru
The nose is elegant and offers a beautiful complexity, finesse of the grain, intensity, a little spicy side / sweet spices / flowers. It reveals notes of creamy blackberry, crushed raspberry and small notes of licorice associated with touches of small blue fruits, crushed small red currants, as well as hint of vanilla, cinnamon, a subtle hint of clove, pepper. The mouth is fruity and offers juiciness, an acidulous frame, gourmandize (in finesse), tension (juiciness) a beautiful aerial side in the richness, a good maturity of the fruit, a chiseled side, a beautiful definition and a small fat. The wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy raspberry, small red currants and small notes of cornflower associated with touches of licorice, creamy/ pulpy blackberry as well as hints of blond tobacco, rose, clove, a subtle touch of cuben pepper and spices. Tannins are precise and finely mellow. A small chew on the finish/ persistence.
Score : 18/20 (96/100)
Camille Giroud – 2015
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru
The nose is aromatic, fresh and offers certain power as well as a small concentration. It reveals notes of wild cassis, rose petals, slight hint of ripe blackberry associated with touch of plum as well as fine touch of pepper, cassis bud, a subtle touch of clove and toast. The mouth is fruity and offers freshness, minerality, an acidulous/juicy frame, delicacy and concentration. The wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy raspberry, small red currants and small notes of cassis associated with touches of rose, ripe/fresh cherry, violet as well as hint of pepper, blond tobacco, dried rose petals, fine hints of chocolate, a subtle hint of undergrowth, fig and toasted hazelnut. Tannins are elegant and racy. A certain salinity and a discreet mellow side on the finish/persistence.
Score : 17.5+/20 (95-96/100)
Domaine Trapet - Cuvée 1859, Année 2019
Gevrey-chambertin
The nose is fruity, floral, elegant, beautifully racy, a certain power (all in finesse), juiciness and a beautiful precision. It reveals notes of ripe wild fresh blackberry, fresh cassis and slight notes of fresh/crunchy cherries associated with touch of iris, fresh lily as well as fine hints of licorice, fresh pepper, a discreet touch of bay laurel, an imperceptible hint of varietal/fresh flowers. The mouth is fruity, all in elegance, beautifully conducted, all in balance and offers juiciness, silkiness, a beautiful guideline, energy, suavity as well as a good definition. The wine expresses notes of wild blackberry, pulpy cherries and bright blueberry associates with touches of Quetsche plum, iris, rose as well as hint of cherry blossom, cardamon, a discreet hint of toasted almond, a very discreet hint cinnamon and a subtle hint local grove. Good length. Tannins are elegant, precise, silky and delicate.
Score : 17.5+/20 (95-96/100)
Domaine Louis Latour - Cuvée Héritiers Latour 2018
Chambertin Grand Cru
The nose is fruity, it offers concentration (in finesse), a beautiful finesse of the grain, power as well as certain straightness. It reveals notes of pulpy cassis, raspberry and small notes of fresh purple plum associated with touches of violet, grey pepper, hint of fresh blond tobacco, a hint of local grove and a subtle hint of cinnamon/spices. The mouth is subtle, delicate, aerial and offers a certain creaminess, gourmandize, a beautiful definition/ roundness, sapidity as well as an acidulous frame. The wine expresses notes of creamy Quetsche plum, violet and small notes of pulpy redcurrant associated with touches of acidulous cassis as well as small hints of fresh fruits, cornflower, licorice, delicate hints of chocolate, caramelization, toasted almond, a subtle hint of nutmeg and an imperceptible varietal hint/saline. Good length. Tannins are elegant and mellow.
Score : 18.25+/20 (97/100)
CÔTES DE BEAUNE Camille Giroud - Les Avaux 2017
Beaune Premier Cru
The nose is fruity and offers a beautiful fruit, a certain level of richness, fat as well as a good definition. It reveals notes of cassis cream, crushed plum and small notes of rose associated with touches of red currants, lily as well as hints of Sichuan pepper, fresh blond tobacco, a subtle hint of fig and cumin. The mouth is fruity and offers minerality, a beautiful creamy/silkiness, a good definition and gourmandize. The wine expresses notes of pulpy/creamy blackberry, ripe purple plum and small notes of crushed raspberry associated with touches of purple fig, chocolate as well as a subtle hint of cinnamon. Tannins are creamy and elegant. Score : 17.5/20 (95/100)
Albert Morot 2019
Beaune Teurons Premier Cru
(organic) The nose is fruity and offers a certain brightness, racy / controlled power, a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of bright raspberry, purple plum and slight notes of fleshy blackberry associated with touches of toasted bread, sweet spices, fleshy small red fruits and a discreet hint of bourbon vanilla (in