Maison Edouard Delaunay - Côtes de Nuits-Villages Les Combes 2018
15,5/20
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
Les Combes 2018 offers a fresh and airy nose, full of class, typical of the Côte de Nuits, with aromas of black cherry and spices. Magnificent attack on the palate, which is velvety and full-bodied, with a perfect balance between maturity and acidity. There are notes of black fruit, wild plums, bark, hazelnut, coffee, as well as hints of spice, incense, beeswax, and dark chocolate, with tannins that are still firm but will soften with time... Superb!
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Eye
Very beautiful deep color with a hint of blue
Nose
Superb, fresh and light, very classy, typical of the Côte de Nuits with aromas of black cherry and spices.
Mouth
Magnificent attack, velvety, full-bodied, perfect balance between maturity and acidity, notes of black fruit, wild plums, bark, hazelnut, coffee, hints of spice, incense, beeswax, and dark chocolate, tannins still firm but will soften with time.
Serve
At 17-18°C
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with beef bourguignon, duck breast with Roquefort cheese, rillettes from Le Mans, wild boar terrine, Orloff veal medallions...
Bettane & Desseauve
3-star rating (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
More than just a novelty, it's a renaissance. The return of this old house is a welcome sight. The man who revived it is Laurent Delaunay. He is the great-grandson of the founder and has established himself as a leading figure in the Languedoc wine industry, specializing in wines for everyday enjoyment. It is in Burgundy, on his own land, that he once again demonstrates the full extent of his talent and vision. We particularly recommend the Nuits-Saint-Georges vintages, vinified with extreme care and attention to tannin extraction, resulting in voluptuous, tender wines that are always straightforward. The entire range is flawless.
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
Wine rated 15.5/20
Rated domain Recommended
Decanter
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Laurent and Catherine Delaunay, founders of the Badet-Clément wine house in Nuits-Saint-Georges, have revived the Édouard Delaunay wine merchant business, founded in 1893 by Laurent's great-grandfather. It offers a range of wines mainly from the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, ranging from regional appellations to grands crus.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
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