PoB - Burgundy 2017 En Primeur
Hong Kong
Tasted Thursday, January 17, 2019 by Collector1855 with 779 views
Introduction
The second time I am attending Hong Kong based wine merchant Pearl of Burgundy, PoB's en Primeur tasting. A very well organized walk about event with lots of famous and up and up-coming producers (many of them present themselves). 2017 showed well indeed, above my expectations. Not the density of 2015 and 2016, but also no signs of diluted wines. There was enough body in the wines on show and they have a succulence and softness that it makes them easy to like. If your building up your cellar, buy them, as they will be earlier drinking than 15/16 for example.
I feel that Burgundy in 2010-2020 sees the same progress in quality in wine making that we have witnessed in Bordeaux between 2000-2010. We can lament about high prices and globalization but should also recognize that exactly these high prices have woken up many vignerons (or brought in new ones) to make better wines because they now see that the market rewards it with a higher prices in due course and with the money made, new equipment can be bought and more staff for the vineyard. This is especially true in the mid-priced segment. I would want to particularly point out the Pommard and Volnay appellations with producers like Clerget, Heitz-Lochardet, Launay-Horiot leading the change. They make polished, fragrant wines, far away from the rusticity of the past - and prices of these gems have not yet moved.
2017 Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Cherbaudes Vieille Vigne 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Lots of red fruit, polished and fragrant.
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2017 Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques Vieille Vigne 96 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Wow, lots of cherries, spices, very aromatic, succulent palate. This will be grand.
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2017 Jean-Marie Fourrier Chambertin Vieille Vigne 95 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambertin Grand Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. More structure than the CSJ but not as fragrant. Still great Fourrier signature on nose and palate. This will need 10 years in the cellar for sure.
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2017 Alain Hudelot-Noëllat Chambolle-Musigny 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. High pitched, soft, lots of red fruit, lovely.
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2017 Alain Hudelot-Noëllat Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Darker fruit than the Chambolle, more structured. Very good.
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2017 Alain Hudelot-Noëllat Romanée St. Vivant 96 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Romanée St. Vivant Grand Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Lots of cranberries, violets, toast. Great, fragrant wine.
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2017 Charles Van Canneyt Charmes-Chambertin 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. A bit angular on the palate, aromas a good with barnyard, earthy notes in the forefront. 93-95
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2017 Domaine Francois Lamarche La Grande Rue 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, La Grande Rue Grand Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. More closed than other samples, hard to coax aromas at this stage. Polished palate. 94+
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2017 Domaine Duroché Gevrey-Chambertin 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Lots of red fruit, elegant and soft.
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2017 Domaine Duroché Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaut St. Jacques 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. This was a little closed, very good material, red fruit, polished palate. 93-94
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2017 Domaine Duroché Charmes-Chambertin 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Great purity, reserved nose cranberries. The palate is very primary. Good but probably not at the 2016 level.
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2017 Pierre & Marianne Duroché Echezeaux 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Echezeaux Grand Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Lovely violets on the nose intermixed with red fruit. The palate could be a bit denser, but then again, elevage is not yet completed.
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2017 Sylvain Cathiard Vosne-Romanée 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Everyone loved this. Very fragrant with blue fruit and violets. A winner.
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2017 Sylvain Cathiard Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Aux Murgers 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. More structured than the Vosne with more earthy, wild aromas than the Vosne, well measured tannins. Also very good.
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2017 Sylvain Cathiard Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts 96 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. This is very complete, great structure, aromatically closed. A wine for the long run. Will be impressive.
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2017 Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot Vosne-Romanée 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Soft, light, enough volume and structure for the village level
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2017 Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot Clos de la Roche 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. A bit rustic on the palate, this needs time but the fruit is there to support. I love the medicinal touch in the aromas, complex.
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2017 Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot Echezeaux 95 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Echezeaux Grand Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. I liked this the most in the line up. Elegant, fragrant palate, high pitched with red fruit.
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2017 Hubert Lignier Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Morey St. Denis 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Very good wine, enough density but stays elegant. Lots of dark fruit. From the back vintages I recently tasted I can confirm that this usually turns into a mini Clos de la Roche.
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2017 Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche 96 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. I preferred this vs. the 2016 EP. Last year the 2016 came across as almost too dense and ripe. This on the other hand has an elegant and soft side to it. Great wine in the making. 96+
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2017 Domaine Jean Grivot Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Great nose with red fruit but also dark fruit, violets. Complete.
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2017 Domaine Jean Grivot Clos Vougeot 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Quite light for the CdV but on the other had it is already aromatic in the nose. An elegant CdV.
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2017 Jean-Marc Millot Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Red fruit, timid, not revealing much.
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2017 Jean-Marc Millot Clos Vougeot Grand Maupertuis 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Rich wine but the oak is rather prominent at this stage with a chocolaty aromatic spin. If it integrates the score will likely be higher. 92+
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2017 Jean-Marc Millot Echezeaux du Dessus Cuvée 1949 Vieilles Vignes 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Echezeaux Grand Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. It said Cuvee 1949 hand written on the sample bottle, so I guess it will be bottled and labeled as such when finished. Anyway, very polished and complete wine. Cherry, spice, good depth. 94+
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2017 Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Clos des Porrets St. Georges 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. The current generation of Henri Gouges has changed the wine making style. While staying true to the classicism, the tannins are now much more sophisticated. Great earthy aromatics in this wine, good QPR, at this stage on par with the Les St.Georges.
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2017 Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Saint Georges 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Much more structure than the Porrets but the tannins are of good quality. Dark fruit, fresh, mineralic. Promising, great progress at Henri Gouges, the rustic wines are a thing of the past. 94+
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2017 Domaine Anne et Hervé Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Fuées 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Came a cross as a bit confected and ripe. First time I taste this producer, to be followed up. 91 points for now
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2017 Domaine Anne et Hervé Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers Vieilles Vignes 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Also on the ripe side, extracted. First time I taste this producer, to be followed up. 92 points for now.
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2017 Georges Noellat Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Red and dark fruits more balanced than the extracted 2016 I had last year. Vanilla dark fruit, a bit uneventful aromatically but then again this is young. I recently had a 1976 of this wine and the aromas were awesome. 93+
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2017 Georges Noellat Grands-Echezeaux 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. I had samples of this where I thought it was too ripe. This 2017 looks more balanced. Very closed, great material underneath though. 94-95
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2016 Serafin Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Corbeaux 95 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Fantastic wine, so aromatic, nose of barnyard, earth, smoke. Wonderful
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2017 Domaine Roulot Meursault Clos du Haut Tesson À Mon Plaisir 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Lots of flowers, stone fruit. Loved this.
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2017 Domaine Roulot Meursault 1er Cru Clos des Bouchères 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. This was very good, racy and mineralic, also floral. 94-95
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2017 Jean-Marc Roulot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Le Cailleret 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. A bit monolithic at this stage, not showing much, hard to judge. 91+
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2017 Domaine Roulot Bourgogne Blanc 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Fresh, balanced, lovely aromatics. Very good for this level.
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2017 Alex Moreau Corton-Charlemagne 96 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. This was classy, citrus peel, elegant, long. Great Chard.
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2017 Domaine Jean-Claude Bachelet et Fils Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Le Charmois Blanc 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Saint-Aubin 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Fresh, good balance, closed.
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2017 Domaine Jean-Claude Bachelet et Fils Puligny-Montrachet Les Aubues 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. This was mineralic and long. Very promising.
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2017 Domaine Jean-Claude Bachelet et Fils Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Macherelles 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Elegant wine, good freshness, flowers, citrus.
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2017 Domaine Launay-Horiot Pommard 1er Cru Rugiens-Bas 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Pommard 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Lots of red fruit, polished tannins, good density, earthy notes on the finish. Very good.
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2017 Domaine Launay-Horiot Chambertin 95 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambertin Grand Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Dark and red fruit in the nose, touch of vanilla. very subtle, elegant. Will be grand. 95+
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2017 Paul Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Good volume, more oak and creamier than the Grandes Ruchottes.
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2017 Paul Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Grandes Ruchottes 95 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Very mineralic, gunflint, fine and precise. Grande but not for early drinking. Paul Pillot is one of these rising stars who can make wines in a reductive way that will likely defy premature oxidization. 95-96
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2017 Domaine Heitz-Lochardet Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens 95 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Pommard 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Beautiful nose with whole cluster notes, elegant and polished. Grand Cru level
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2017 Domaine Heitz-Lochardet Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Elegant and mineral, citrus tart, good mid mouth volume.
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2017 Domaine Y. Clerget Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Lots of red fruit here, energetic, great aromatic depth. Excellent wine with great QPR. Who says top Burg is always expensive?
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2017 Domaine Y. Clerget Volnay 1er Cru Clos du Verseuil 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. A bit more structure than the Santenots but also very long. Good aromatics underneath. Clerget's Volany really impressed me. 93-94
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2017 Domaine Y. Clerget Clos Vougeot 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. Big, structured, yet stays elegant. Promising. 94+
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2017 Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Petits Monts 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru
Walkabout tasting, only brief impressions. I liked this much more than last year. Very aromatic with dark fruit and licorice, wild cherries. A winner.
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