Red Bourgogne
Maison Chanzy - Les Caraby 2019
Mercurey
The nose offers freshness and a spicy side. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, nutmeg and small notes of fresh plum associated with touches of spices and a hint of pepper. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, freshness, a beautiful acidulous frame, energy, roundness as well as gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / crushed redcurrant, tangy raspberry and small notes of acidulous / juicy plum associated with touches of lily, cherry blossoms, fine hints of liquorice, racy minerality as well as discreet hints of spices and an imperceptible varietal hint. A beautiful sapidity and gourmande finish. A discreet hint of sweet spices on the finish. Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Camille Giroud 2019
Mercurey
The nose is fruity and offers elegance, a small power as well as a good finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, plum and small notes of fresh wild strawberry associated with touches of violet, sweet spices, fine hints of cinnamon, discreet hints of pepper as well as fine vanilla hints. The palate is fruity and offers a tangy frame, juiciness, freshness, a good definition, a small fat, energy and a beautiful acidulous dynamic. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy / tangy raspberry, plum and small notes of fresh cassis associated with touches of rose, small fresh flowers as well as hints of racy minerality, tonka beans, a subtle hint of vanilla and chocolate. Good length. Tannins are precise and velvety.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Maison Chanzy - Les Bussières 2019
Mercurey
The nose is fruity and offers complexity, a certain power, elegance and a small concentration. It reveals notes of bright/pulpy purple plum, boysenberry and small notes of violet associated with touch of sour cherry, black tea, fine hints of flower and grey pepper. The mouth is fruity and offers suavity, a beautiful freshness, an acidulous frame, a melodious side, energy and gourmandize. The wine expresses notes of pulpy/tangy redcurrant, violet and small notes of purple plum associated with touches of concentrated blackberry as well as fresh cornflower/rose, bergamot, toast and a subtle hint of caramelization. Tannins are finely mellow and sapide. Good length.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Maison Chanzy - Le Bois Cassien 2019, Monopole
Mercurey
The nose is fruity, fresh and offers brightness, a spicy side and elegance. It reveals notes of bright cherry, bright redcurrant and small notes of plum blossoms associated with touches of pepper, plum as well as hints of graphite, spices and a discreet hint of tobacco. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, minerality, brightness, roundness, a beautiful definition, a small fat, a certain gourmandize, elegance as well as a beautiful, bright / fresh / juicy fruit. This wine expresses notes of bright cherry, raspberry and small notes of fresh / pulpy plum associated with touches of fresh fig, fresh rose as well as hints of licorice, fresh nutmeg and a discreet hint of fresh vanilla.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Maison Chanzy – Clos Voyens 2017
Mercurey Premier Cru
The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers a certain power, a small concentration, a nice grain and a velvety side. It reveals notes of creamy blackberry, strawberry and small notes of blueberry associated with touches of vanilla, sweet almond and fine toasted hints. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, a nice brightness of the fruit, freshness, gourmandize, minerality and a nice juicy/ fresh/pulpy fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright raspberry, bright redcurrant and small notes of blueberry associated with touches of cornflowers, bright cherry as well as slight hints of tonka bean and a hint of vanilla. Tannins are well balanced and supple.
Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Camille Giroud - Clos Voyens 2018
Mercurey Premier Cru
The nose is fresh, racy and offers a certain level of intensity / concentration, a fine stretched side. It reveals notes of blackberry, Sichuan pepper and small notes of bright quetsche plum associated with touches of ripe wild small red fruits as well as hints of lily, spices, cuben pepper, a subtle hint of terroir and a discreet hint of bergamot. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, minerality, a nice mineral frame, some tension, acidity, an aerial side in the approach of the structure / richness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy / tangy blackberry, tangy raspberry and small notes of bright cassis associated with touches of lily, chocolate, toasted almond, a subtle hint of cinnamon, vanilla and an imperceptible hint of paprika. Good length. Tannins are precise, elegant and racy. A fine creaminess on the finish / persistence. Score : 16.5+/20 (92-93/100)
Maison Chanzy - Clos du Roy 2019
Mercurey Premier Cru
The nose is fruity, flowery and offers a small power. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, crunchy raspberry and small notes of violet associated with a touch of fresh lily, pulpy small red fruits as well as slight hints of cuben pepper and a hint of spices. The palate is fruity and offers an acid frame, freshness, a good definition, a certain gourmandize, a small tension as well as a fine unctuosity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/tangy redcurrant, raspberry and small notes of crunchy plum associated with small touches of rose, racy minerality and a subtle hint of cardamom. Tannins are precise and finely mellow. Good length. Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Domaine Ninot - Les Crêts 2019
Mercurey Premier Cru
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers purity, a good definition as well as a beautiful fruit. It reveals notes of pulpy cherry, crushed redcurrant and small notes of blackberry associated with touches of violet, vanilla, racy minerality/terroir as well as discreet hints of pepper and sweet blond tobacco. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, gourmandize, silkiness, finesse, delicacy, a nice finesse of the grain as well as a small richness (in finesse/lightness). On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cassis, pulpy/tangy redcurrant, and small notes of juicy/tangy blueberry associated with small touches of pulpy strawberry as well as hints of liquorice, slight hints of salinity/sapidity, discreet hints of vanilla. Tannins are precise, elegant and suave. A beautiful sapidity on the finish/persistence. Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Domaine Ninot - Les Velleys 2019
Mercurey Premier Cru
The nose is fruity and offers a fine intensity/power, small richness, gourmandize and balance. It reveals notes of strawberry, pulpy cassis, crushed redcurrant and small notes of bright blueberry associated with touches of juicy strawberry, cornflowers, zan, slight hints of vanilla and a discreet hint of saline. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a beautiful acidulous frame, suavity, sapidity, a fine grain, a small fat as well as a beautifull suavity / delicacy of the fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cherry, bright/juicy plum and small notes of raspberry associated with touches of violet, lily, graphite as well as slight hints of tonka bean, chocolate, salinity, a discreet hint of racy minerality and toasted hazelnut. Tannins are precise, slightly tight, elegant and sapid. Good length. Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Château D’estroyes - Le Clos L’evêque 2019
Mercurey Premier Cru
The nose is aromatic, powerful and structured. It reveals notes of boysenberry, crushed black plum and small notes of strawberry associated with touches of cornflower, small flowers as well as a discreet hint of spices and timut pepper. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, precision, a certain tension, a small richness and a certain fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed blackberry, juicy / tangy black plum and small notes of strawberry associated with touches of chocolate, liquorice / zan as well as a subtle hint of sweet blond tobacco and toasted hazelnut. Good, acidulous and gourmande persistence. Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Château D’estroyes - La Sente aux Grives 2019
Mercurey Premier Cru
The nose is fruity, elegant, delicate, beautifully structured and offers a little floral side. It reveals notes of crushed cherry, crushed purple plum and small notes of cornflower associated with touches of liquorice, Bourbon vanilla as well as discreet hints of camphor, lilac and sweet spices / green cardamom. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, a beautiful acidulous frame, a good definition and a certain gourmandize full of finesse / elegance. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy blackberry, crushed cherry and small notes of pulpy / creamy blue plum associated with touches of cassis, strawberry as well as discreet hints of lilac, green cardamom and a subtle hint of vanilla pod. Tannins are fine, elegant and delicate. A beautiful, sapid / saline persistence with a subtle hint of sweet blond tobacco. Score : 17/20 (94/100)