Red Bourgogne
Edmond Cornu & Fils – Vieilles Vignes 2019
Aloxe-corton
The nose is fruity and offers a small controlled richness, a small concentration, deepness and a fine power. It reveals notes of black mulberry, bright quetsche plum and small notes of zan associated with touches of violet, small bright black berries, cherry as well as fine hints of cardamom, racy minerality, a discreet hint of coffee and an imperceptible hint of local biotope/sense of place. The mouth is nicely fresh, juicy and offers brightness, precision, delicacy, a small concentration, deepness and a discreet hint of good bitterness which supports the mouth. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright blackberry, small black berries and small notes of violet associated with touches of bright black plum, crunchy strawberry as well as slight hints of zan, sweet blond tobacco, cardamom, a subtle hint of tonka bean, toasted almond and an imperceptible saline hint (in the background). Tannins are precise, elegant and suave.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Edmond Cornu & Fils 2019
Aloxe-corton 1er Cru
The nose is fruity and offers a certain deepness, a small concentration and a fine darkness. It reveals notes of small bright black berries, black cherry and small notes of small black plums associated with small touches of small bright red fruits, liquorice, graphite as well as a hint of coffee, a discreet hint black pepper and toast. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, delicacy, a small « darkness », a fine well-balanced concentration and an acid frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of black blackberry, bright cherry and small notes of bright cassis associated with touches of lily, violet as well as hints of coffee, zan, a subtle hint of bourbon vanilla. Tannins are precise, slight tight and structured. Good length. A tight finish. A subtle bitterness on the finish/persistence.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Domaine Stéphane de Sousa - Les Pasquiers 2018
Volnay
The nose is fruity and offers a small concentration, a certain deepness and a very discreetly tight grain. It reveals notes of bright black cherry, juicy/fresh black plum and small notes of violet associated with touches of raspberry, rose as well as hints of black licorice, discreet hints of camphor, racy minerality, a subtle hint of black pepper. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, minerality, a mineral frame, acidity, brightness, velvety side as well as a nice fine grain and gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cherry, black blackberry and small notes of juicy/fresh cassis associated with touches of raspberry, lily, nutmeg, a discreet hint of racy minerality, toast, black pepper and of dark chocolate. Tannins are precise, fine and well developed. Good length.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Domaine Stéphane de Sousa - Les Pasquiers 2019
Volnay
The nose is fruity, fresh, elegant and offers a beautiful definition/texture and a nice finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, fleshy/fresh strawberry and small notes of fresh/juicy purple plum associated with small touches of flowers, sweet spices as well as a hint of saffron and pepper. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, an acidulous frame, delicacy, a beautiful definition, pulpiness, a small unctuosity, energy, a beautiful pulpy/acidulous fruit, a good volume and aromatic purity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cherry, raspberry and small notes of crushed redcurrant associated with small touches of pulpy/juicy Quetsche plum, violet, fine hints of chocolate, toasted almond as well as a subtle hint of sweet spices and a discreet hint of tea. Good length. A beautiful sapidity on the finish. Tannins are fine, elegant and suave.
Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)
Camille Giroud - Les Lurets 2017
Volnay, Premier Cru
The nose is fruity and offers elegance, a fine power well-mastered / in finesse and an aerial/melodious side. It reveals notes of fresh wild blackberry, fresh/acidulous plums and small notes of wild raspberry associated with touches of lily, rose, small purple fruits as well as a hint of paprika, cuben pepper, and subtle touch of sense of the place. The mouth is fruity and offers freshness, minerality, a mineral frame, elegance, a beautiful melodious side, a small fat (with a spherical side), a certain tension, finesse, a stretched side and a certain velvetiness side. The wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy cassis, fresh/juicy blackberry and small notes of fresh cornflower associated with touch of violet, raspberry as well as hints of small fruits, camphor, a subtle hint of tonka beans and crushed nutmeg. Tannins are precise and mellow.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Clos de la Rougeotte 2017
Volnay Frémiets Premier Cru
The nose is elegant, precise, structured, and offers small straightness in its power, an aerial side, a fine richness as well as velvety side. It reveals notes crunchy boysenberry, violet and small notes of Sichuan pepper associated with hint of pulpy black fruit, crushed strawberry as well as hint of creamy cassis, graphite, incense, lily and very discreet hint of spices. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a freshness, juiciness, a beautiful minerality, a beautiful velvety, delicacy, precision as well as beautiful finesse of the grain and of the matter. Beautifully freshness and beautiful elegance. The wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy blackberry, creamy cassis and slight violet associated and touch of crushed/creamy cherry, cornflower, lily, hint of graphite, cardamon, almond, racy minerality as well as subtle hint of black licorice, chocolate and toast. Tannins are precise and well developed. Good Length. Score : 17.5+/20 (95-96/100)
Domaine du Château de Meursault Clos des Chênes 2019
Volnay Premier Cru
The nose is elegant, freshness, fruity (a delicate fruit), precise and offer a small velvety side as well as a small deepness. It reveals notes of crushed cassis, creamy boysenberry and small notes of crushed raspberry associated with touches of cherries, plum blossom, violet, hints of graphite, toasted hazelnut as well as a hint of sweet blond tobacco and vanilla bourbon. The mouth is fruity, elegant, beautifully gourmand, beautifully silky, structured, precise and offers a beautiful fruit, precision, energy, an acidulous frame as well as unctuosity. The wine expresses notes of acidulous cassis, creamy blackberry, slight hint of pulpy/tangy raspberry associated with touch of juicy cherry, dark chocolate, licorice pod as well as fine touch of toasted almond, hint of vanilla Bourbon. Tannins are precise, elegant, racy and slightly sharp. A beautiful freshness on the palate.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
Pierre Bourée Fils 2019
Auxey-duresses
The nose is fruity and offers elegance, purity of fruit, a certain gourmandize and a small concentration. It reveals notes of crushed boysenberry, pulpy plum and small notes of crushed raspberry associated with touches of crushed cherry, hints of liquorice, cherry blossoms, a discreet hint of racy minerality and fine hints of chocolate. The palate is fruity, juicy, elegant, well-balanced and offers a nice gourmandize, fruit purity, a nice bright/tangy/fresh fruit, elegance, minerality, precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cherry, purple plum and small notes of juicy blackberry associated with small touches of small crushed red berries, liquorice, bergamot as well as fine hints of almond and toasted/ chocolate. Tannins are elegant, precise and supple. Good length.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Agnès Paquet 2019
Auxey-duresses
The nose is fruity, delicate and offers elegance. It reveals notes of bright boysenberry, pulpy/fresh raspberry and small notes of cherry associated with small touches of cornflowers, licorice as well as slight hints of lily, sweet blond tobacco, a discreet hint of spices and vanilla. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, minerality, juiciness, a nice definition, a certain gourmandize, an acidulous frame, delicacy as well as a beautiful and precise/delicate grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy blackberry, crushed cassis and small notes of bright cherry associated with small touches of juicy/fleshy small red fruits, chocolate, liquorice as well as slight toasted hints, a subtle hint of sweet blond tobacco. Good length. Tannins are precise and well managed.
Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100)
Camille Giroud - Le Rognet 2018
Corton Grand Cru
The nose is aromatic and offers a certain level of power, velvetiness, intensity, a certain richness, a well conducted richness, finesse, and certain power. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, crushed small blue fruits and small notes of pulpy strawberry associated with touches of cuben pepper, lily as well as a discreet hint of sweet spices and a subtle touch of faded rose petals. The mouth is fruity and offers juiciness, gourmandize, a small creaminess, straightness (full of elegance) and a small aerial side in the structure. The wine expresses notes of pulpy/creamy cassis, creamy small fruits and small notes of pulpy strawberry associated with touches of cornflower, vanilla, cinnamon, sweet spices, subtle hint of biscuits as well as imperceptible hint of sweet blond tobacco. Tannins are precise and elegant. Score : 17.5/20 (95/100)