Domaine Michel Gros – Au Vallon 2016 – Bourgogne, Hautes Côtes de Nuits 

Domaine Michel Gros – Au Vallon 2016 – Bourgogne, Hautes Côtes de Nuits 

The nose is fruity, elegant, well-built and very slightly powerful. It reveals notes of black cherry, cassis and small notes of berries associated with touches of wild red fruits, rose / violet, blueberry as well as very discreet hints of liquorice, tea, spices and a very discreet hint of gray pepper. The palate is fruity,…

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Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur – Les Dames Huguette 2016 – Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits

Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur – Les Dames Huguette 2016 – Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits

The nose is fruity, elegant, fleshy and offers gourmandise and a fine intensity. It reveals notes of peach compote, crushed pear and small notes of quenette / passion fruit associated with a touch of vanilla, butter, fresh lemon as well as a very discreet touch of white flowers and toasted almond. The palate is fruity,…

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Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur – La Vacherotte 2016 – Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits

Domaine Guy & Yvan Dufouleur – La Vacherotte 2016 – Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits

The nose is fruity, fleshy, gourmand and offers elegance and a fine concentration. The wine needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of stewed white peach, crushed pear and small notes of mirabelle plum associated with a hint of quince, nectarine, nuts as well as a subtle hint of white flowers (after aeration) and saline…

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Manuel Olivier – Chardonnay 2016 – Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits

Manuel Olivier – Chardonnay 2016 – Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits

The nose is fruity, elegant, aromatic and offers a fine intensity as well as a fine density. It reveals notes of mirabelle plum, quince and small notes of green apple, crunchy peach combined with a hint of racy minerality, vanilla and an imperceptible touch of spice and gray pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and…

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Domaine Thevenot-Le Brun & Fils – Clos du Vignon 2016 – Chardonnay – Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits

Domaine Thevenot-Le Brun & Fils – Clos du Vignon 2016 – Chardonnay – Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits

The nose is fruity and offers juiciness, elegance and a discreet richness (in the background). It reveals notes of quince, Williams pear and small notes of fleshy / juicy small fruits associated with touches of peach as well as a discreet hint of flowers, racy minerality and an imperceptible touch of brioche. The palate is…

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Closerie des Alisters – Domaine Fribourg 2016 – Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits

Closerie des Alisters – Domaine Fribourg 2016 – Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits

The nose is fruity, concentrated, quite intense and offers a small freshness. It reveals notes of lemon, crushed nectarine and tangerine flowers associated with fine touches of apple, racy minerality / flint. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a nice mineral frame, straightness, tension, a small strict side, a fine suavity, a good volume…

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Closerie des Alisiers – Domaine Fribourg 2016 – Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits

Closerie des Alisiers – Domaine Fribourg 2016 – Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits

The nose is fruity, concentrated, quite intense and offers a small freshness. It reveals notes of lemon, crushed nectarine and tangerine flowers associated with slight touches of apple, racy minerality / flint. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful mineral frame, straightness, tension, a small strict side, a fine suavity, a good volume…

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