2017 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window 2027+
Region Clos des Chenes
Production Details At the February barrel tasting, the 2017 wines had not yet been racked or sulfured; this Clos des Chênes sample showed moderate reduction.
Tasting Notes Burghound barrel review: rich, intense and mineral-inflected medium-weight flavors; youthful austerity, slight dryness and a mildly grippy bitter-cherry-pit finish, with apparently ripe supporting tannins. Rated 88–91 points.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Classification Volnay Premier Cru
Region Clos des Chenes
Tasting Notes Vinous Media described currant, chocolate, menthol, oak and mineral aromas, followed by sappy, chewy redcurrant, mocha and tobacco-leaf flavors with a red-clay character, freshness and length. Burghound described layered red and dark currant, spice and lavender, with dense, powerful, mineral-driven flavors and a firm, austere, linear finish. Rated 91–93 and 90–93 points respectively.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window 2030+
Region Clos des Chenes
Tasting Notes Burghound described red cherry, violet and plum aromas; powerful, focused yet unusually elegant flavors; pronounced minerality; and a delineated, balanced, long and very firm finish. Rated 91–94 points.
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2013 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window 2023+
Region Clos des Chenes
Tasting Notes Burghound described pure red and blue Pinot fruit, anise, Asian-style tea and violet; bold but refined medium-bodied flavors; a fine mineral streak; and a lingering finish with slight dryness. Rated 89–91 points.
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2011 Technical Specifications
Region Clos des Chenes
Soil Clay soils at the top of the hill, Not far from meursault
Tasting Notes Neal Martin described fragrant, pure red-pastille fruit; a medium-bodied palate with supple tannins and crisp acidity; tart red cherries and raspberry; and a slightly chalky, long, persistent finish. Rated 90–92 points.
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2010 Technical Specifications
Region Clos des Chenes
Tasting Notes Stephen Tanzer described fresh red fruits, smoky minerality and cherry liqueur; a supple but youthful palate; and a long, serious finish with saline soil tones and substantial dusty tannins. Rated 90–93 points.
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2008 Technical Specifications
Region Clos des Chenes
Production Details Mounir Saouma reported that this wine received a very long cuvaison.
Tasting Notes Stephen Tanzer described spicy dark fruit, licorice and herbs on a slightly reduced nose; juicy, detailed but backward raspberry and licorice flavors; firm tannic structure; substantial body; and a long, bright finish. Rated 90–93 points.
2007 Technical Specifications
Region Clos des Chenes
Production Details The reviewed wine had been racked approximately one month before the tasting.
Tasting Notes Stephen Tanzer described black cherry, licorice, minerals and smoke; a juicy, bright and energetic palate; and firm tannins with Pommard-like solidity and spine. Rated 89–91 points.
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2004 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window 2010+
Region Clos des Chenes
Tasting Notes Burghound described noticeable wood framing high-toned, complex red Pinot fruit, followed by rich, full, slightly toasty medium-weight flavors with excellent length. Rated 87–89 points.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
1, ruelle Morlot, 21200 Beaune, Cote-d'Or, France
Phone
+33 3 80 24 99 98
Email
Owner
Mounir Saouma; Rotem Saouma
Cellarmaster
Mounir Saouma