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Burgundy 2018 – Q–R

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For the rest of these alphabetically grouped tasting articles, and more general articles on Burgundy 2018, see our guide. Nicolas Rossignol (right) can see much of the Côte d'Or from the rooftop of his winery on the outskirts of Beaune.

Monday, 30 December 2019
Nicolas Rossignol

The wines 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 as you prefer using the menu below.

Château des Quarts (Chaintré)

Ch des Quarts, Clos des Quarts 2018 Pouilly-Fuissé 16 +

Rather rich and floral on the nose. Lower acidity and a richer impression than on some of these 2018s. Then a light bitter note on the end. I feel this property can give something even more exciting. (JR)

Drink 2022 – 2028
£156 per case of 6 ib Berry Bros & Rudd

Domaine Rapet Père et Fils (Pernand-Vergelesses)

Dom Rapet Père et Fils, En Caradeux Premier Cru 2018 Pernand-Vergelesses 16.5

A little bit smoky on the nose but not reductive, perhaps a touch of SO2? Herby citrus. Dry but creamy in texture – attractive combination. Taut and intense. (JH)

Drink 2022 – 2027
£350 per case of 12 ib Goedhuis
Dom Rapet Père et Fils, Grand Cru 2018 Corton-Charlemagne 16.5

Tank sample. Creamy and mealy from the oak and lees. Tight, fresh and dry but disappears rather quickly. (JH)

Drink 2023 – 2028
£450 per case of 6 ib Goedhuis
Dom Rapet Père et Fils, Les Cent Vignes Premier Cru 2018 Beaune 16

Ripe but just avoiding overripeness. Light bodied, smooth, balanced if not exceptional. (JH)

Drink 2022 – 2028
£350 per case of 12 ib Goedhuis
Dom Rapet Père et Fils, Grand Cru 2018 Corton 16.5 +

Mid crimson. Dark-red fruit, chalky and dry on the palate but in a rather nice way – dry, refined texture, the tannins are very well done. But it's not obviously grand cru calibre. (JH)

Drink 2024 – 2032
£295 per case of 6 ib Goedhuis

Domaine François Raquillet (Mercurey)

Dom François Raquillet, La Brigadière 2018 Mercurey 15

A nice balance of oak and fresh fruit on the nose. Quite a drying mid palate at the moment (from oak?), a simple style. (AC)

Drink 2020 – 2024
Dom François Raquillet, Les Veleys Premier Cru 2018 Mercurey 16 +

A lush and forward nose, nice freshness and a stony mineral mid palate – lively acidity and a medium finish. Very pleasant. (AC)

Drink 2020 – 2025
Dom François Raquillet 2018 Bourgogne 15

Good fruit but quite drying at the moment. A vibrant fruit core and should drink very early. (AC)

Drink 2021 – 2025
Dom François Raquillet, Vieilles Vignes 2018 Mercurey 16

Bottled. Exciting lift on the nose. Very sleek and elegant. Polished and rather refined. Bitter-cherry finish. GV (JR)

Drink 2022 – 2028
£175 per case of 12 ib Lea & Sandeman
Dom François Raquillet, Les Naugues Premier Cru 2018 Mercurey 15.5

Sleek and dense polished nose of dark fruits and leather. Certainly on the riper spectrum of fruit but pleasant, chewy tannins and just enough zippy acidity. (AC)

Drink 2020 – 2025
Dom François Raquillet, Les Vasées Premier Cru 2018 Mercurey 16

Bottled. Bright mid crimson. Earthier than the Vieilles Vignes, and probably more complex. Real bite and sophistication here. Quite marked acidity and no shortage of tannin. Quite a crunchy wine with real bite on the finish. (JR)

Drink 2023 – 2030
£215 per case of 12 ib Lea & Sandeman

Domaine Gaston et Pierre Ravaut

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