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Bourgogne Rouge Domaine Tollot-Beaut (6 x 75cl)
Score: 15.5/20, Bibendum Commune: Chorey-les-Beaune
The essence of the Tollot-Beaut house style: lots of squeaky clean red fruit and a delicious, refreshing nature. All the better this year for having some recently declassified Chorey village in the mix.
£45
Chorey-les-Beaune Piece du Chapitre Domaine Tollot-Beaut (6 x 75cl)
Score: 16/20, Bibendum Commune: Chorey-les-Beaune
Forward, fruity and ripe with red fruit galore. Lovely Pinot purity on the finish.
£60
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champonnet Nicolas Potel (12 x 75cl)
Score: 16.5/20, Bibendum Commune: Gevrey-Chambertin
Very seductive with a slightly wild nose and a smooth, chocolaty palate. The oak needs a bit of time to integrate, but this will deliver the goods for anyone looking for a rich, sexy Burgundy to drink over the mid-term.
£265
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champonnet Nicolas Potel (6 x Magnums)
Score: 16.5/20, Bibendum Commune: Gevrey-Chambertin
Very seductive with a slightly wild nose and a smooth, chocolaty palate. The oak needs a bit of time to integrate, but this will deliver the goods for anyone looking for a rich, sexy Burgundy to drink over the mid-term.
£270
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru Nicolas Potel (6 x 75cl)
Score: 17.5/20, Bibendum Commune: Gevrey-Chambertin
Exotic nose with a splash of cream in there too. The exuberance follows on to the palate. Will be very good indeed.
£230
Gevrey-Chambertin en Pallud Domaine Maume (12 x 75cl)
Score: 16.5/20, Bibendum Commune: Gevrey-Chambertin
Juicy and fresh with a core of very sweet red fruit.
£185
Gevrey-Chambertin en Pallud Domaine Maume (6 x Magnums)
Score: 16.5/20, Bibendum Commune: Gevrey-Chambertin
Juicy and fresh with a core of very sweet red fruit.
£190
Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Etelois Domaine Maume (12 x 75cl)
Score: 16.5/20, Bibendum Commune: Gevrey-Chambertin
Spicy cherries and just a hint of something richer on both nose and palate. Gorgeous pale red colour too.
£190
Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru Domaine Maume (12 x 75cl)
Score: 17.5/20, Bibendum Commune: Gevrey-Chambertin
Lovely pale colour. Quite closed and taut when we tasted but very pure and fresh with real weight and super balance. Will come around with time.
£575
Bourgogne Blanc Domaine Denis Mortet (12 x 75cl)
Score: 16/20, Bibendum Commune: Gevrey-Chambertin
Made from vines located in Arnaud’s grandparents’ home village just outside of Dijon. Very ripe, fruity style with lots of zesty citrus and even something vaguely tropical.
£110
Gevrey-Chambertin 'Jeunes Vignes' Domaine Denis Mortet (12 x 75cl)
Score: 17/20, Bibendum Commune: Gevrey-Chambertin
Two new village cuvees have replaced the "Cinq Terroirs" cuvee of prior vintages. The Vieilles Vignes is for vines aged over 55 years, this cuvee is for vines aged 55 or less. It is an extremely serious wine with lots of black cherry fruit, oak spice, no excessive extraction and great acidity.
£375
Gevrey-Chambertin 'Jeunes Vignes' Domaine Denis Mortet (6 x Magnums)
Score: 17/20, Bibendum Commune: Gevrey-Chambertin
Two new village cuvees have replaced the "Cinq Terroirs" cuvee of prior vintages. The Vieilles Vignes is for vines aged over 55 years, this cuvee is for vines aged 55 or less. It is an extremely serious wine with lots of black cherry fruit, oak spice, no excessive extraction and great acidity.
£385
Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru Domaine Drouhin-Laroze (6 x 75cl)
Score: 16.5/20, Bibendum Commune: Gevrey-Chambertin
Gorgeous nose, really singing, with pure, primary red fruit notes. The palate is taut and fresh with fabulous acidity and good weight of fruit. Will come around nicely.
£200
Gevrey-Chambertin Domaine Drouhin-Laroze (12 x 75cl)
Score: 15.5/20, Bibendum Commune: Gevrey-Chambertin
Gentle, earthy nose with a core of sweet Pinot fruit. The palate is quite delicate and fresh but backward too. Quite firm on the finish.
£180
Macon Solutre Clos des Bertillones Domaine Robert-Denogent (12 x 75cl)
Score: 15/20, Bibendum Commune: Maconnais
This would eat most Macon wines for breakfast with an extra helping of butter on the side. The nose is all fresh peaches and lime. On the palate pears and honey predominate with hints of smoke and minerals too.
£85
Pouilly-Fuisse La Croix Domaine Robert-Denogent (12 x 75cl)
Score: 15.5/20, Bibendum Commune: Maconnais
Forward and powerful with zesty fruit and honeyed richness on the palate. Very Fuisse and very good with fine acidity on the finish.
£115
Pouilly-Fuisse Les Reisses Domaine Robert-Denogent (12 x 75cl)
Score: 16/20, Bibendum Commune: Maconnais
We tasted two barrels, one new, one not, on our recent visit. The new cask was all toast and honey with the citrus tucked away while the older barrel revealed real freshness and lift. It will make a terrific combination.
£115
Pouilly-Fuisse Cuvee Claude Denogent Domaine Robert-Denogent (12 x 75cl)
Score: 16/20, Bibendum Commune: Maconnais
From a parcel of 82 year old vines planted on limestone. Inviting aromas of white flowers, honey, cream and spice with lovely depth, texture and balance on the palate.
£135
Pouilly Fuisse Les Carrons Domaine Robert-Denogent (12 x 75cl)
Score: 16.5/20, Bibendum Commune: Maconnais
From the oldest vines at the domaine (92 years and counting), this is the top wine and it is beautifully balanced - the cream and gras matched by crisply pressed minerality. Very pure and fine.
£170
Marsannay Les Longeroies Domaine Denis Mortet (12 x 75cl)
Score: 16.5/20, Bibendum Commune: Marsannay
A very classy wine that outshines its rather humble appellation. Good balance and a lovely, juicy style.
£190