These 84 tasting notes are grouped alphabetically by producer (sur)name and within those groups are ordered whites before reds, ascending from generic through village, premiers and grands crus. You can change the order within groups as you prefer using the menu below.
Domaine Saumaize-Michelin (Vergisson)
A new wine from vines they recuperated five years ago.
Smoky first impression. Tight and crisp, intense rather than long but a good addition to the range. (JH)
Smoky, salty mineral character over the core of lemon and grapefruit freshness. A hint of white mushroom on the palate, but it's the pristine citrus fruit that dominates. Tight, crisp and long. (JH)
Stone dust and bright lemony citrus. Mouth-watering lemon fruit complemented by a dry, stony/mineral edge. Intense, tight and long. GV (JH)
Cedary citrus, stony and vibrant. Great intensity here, precision, tension and persistence. The creamy texture holds the acidity in check. (JH)
Smells riper than the Pentacrine with oak spice entwined in the ripe citrus fruit. Deep, chewy, impressive richness balanced by the high acid. Really good length, too. (JH)
Intense cedary citrus. Deep, chewy, creamy and satisfying with a long salty-citrus finish. (JH)
Complex nose of citrus, cedar and mealy spice. Deliciously deep in fruit, crisp in acidity, rounded by the oak, and a step up from Aux Charmes in this vintage. GV (JH)
Darker fruit profile and more spicy than Les Courtelongs. Deeper and more golden in its fruit, broader but still with a crisp acid backbone. Embryonic and promising. (JH)
Étienne Sauzet (Puligny-Montrachet)
Tank sample. Mineral. Density and concentration on the palate. Plenty of acidity to keep all in check. Perhaps the minerality is a little overpowering the fruit at the moment – this is one for Chablis lovers rather than Meursault fans. But still very impressive and intense. (AWH)
Tank sample. A little reduced on the nose. Crisp, precise and very long on the palate. Classic Sauzet style. Concentration, minerality and freshening acidity abound. This is very primary and needs another 12 months in bottle but has loads of potential. (AWH)
Cask sample. Lovely aromas of ripe stone fruit. Plump and plush textures on the palate with bright acidity a great counterfoil to the zesty, agrumes-driven character on the palate. Good density, plenty of concentration. The finish here goes on and on. A very successful and memorable premier cru. (AWH)
Cask sample. Lovely nose. Typical smoky Sauzet hint. But very fresh, pure and alluring. Crisp apple and citrus on the palate with stony notes to finish. Not a hugely weighty premier cru but better for it. This is about precision and a chiselled, fine-boned character. Will keep very well. (AWH)
Cask sample. A little more breadth on the nose compared with the Referts. Fleshy and juicy palate with bright acidity to keep everything fresh and on track. Subtle oak is there in the background, but not obtrusive. Should develop very nicely. (AWH)
Domaine Seguin-Manuel and Seguin-Manuel (Beaune)
A touch of smoky reduction at first, then marked cedary citrus underneath. Chewy, extremely fresh and with the intensity and balance of old vines. Nicely chalky finish. (JH)
Riper and more obviously oaky on the nose compared with the Pouilly-Vinzelles Vieilles Vignes. Ripe and crisp at the same time so there's a sweet-sour effect on the finish. I actually prefer the much cheaper Pouilly-Vinzelles Vieilles Vignes but this may have a longer life once it is more fully meshed with bottle age. (JH)
Mid crimson. Vibrant aroma of sour red cherry with the sweetness of wild strawberry. Zesty and sweet-sour on the palate. Finely dry texture. Balanced and benchmark Savigny in its fruit and fine tannins. (JH)
Mid crimson. Richer and more intense than the Montchevenoy. Rich and vibrant dark-red fruit. A big step up from the Montchevenoy in intensity and persistence. Tight, refined in tannin texture and really persistent. QGV (JH)
Lightish cherry red. Juicy, sweet-sour red cherry. Definite but gentle tannins. Less exciting than the Savigny Les Lavières but does have more depth, and firmly chewy tannins. (JH)
Cask sample. Mid crimson. Open and inviting aroma of red cherry. Sweet but fresh. Firmly textured, chewy but smooth tannins. Definitely not as good value as the Lavières. But it's long and for the longer term. (JH)
Domaine Séguinot-Bordet (Maligny)
Screwcap. Herby citrus, a touch leafy. Taut, juicy, crisp, light-bodied but balanced. (JH)
Screwcap. With air, this opens up to herbal citrus and a hint of white blossom. Creamy texture complements the crisp acidity. Nicely, gently chewy finish. (JH)
Creamy and riper-fruited than the straight Chablis. Intense aroma of ripe citrus verging on just-ripe apricot. That same ripe creaminess on the palate. Plenty of flavour and well-structured by the acidity. Long creamy-fresh finish. GV (JH)
Smoky aroma with a touch of struck match and a light impression of oak. Deep, sustained, leesy texture. Full, firm and long and deliciously dry on the finish. (JH)
Smells more oaky than the Vaudésir but not overly so, more cedary, with a foundation of ripe green fruits. Much more cedary/herbal on the palate and seems to have a little less concentration than the Vaudésir but perhaps a longer finish. (JH)
