Domaine Hoffmann-Jayer 2018 – Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune

The nose is elegant, all in finesse and offers concentration, power (in delicacy), a certain intensity as well as minerality. It reveals notes of fresh blue plum / blackberry, ripe wild cassis and small notes of bright small black fruits associated with touches of violet, strawberry cream, cherry, hints of minerality, nutmeg as well as a discreet hint of incense, tonka bean and a subtle hint of gray pepper. The palate is elegant, delicate, racy and offers gourmandize, a beautiful acidulous frame, minerality, a certain intensity as well as suavity, a beautiful fruit all in flesh and juice / acidulous. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright blackberry, bright black plum and small notes of juicy / fresh strawberry associated with a touch of violet, lily, chocolate, crushed almond, hints of vanilla, hazelnut toasted as well as a subtle hint of rose, dried tobacco and sweet spices. Tannins are elegant, precise and offer a small mellowness.