Philippe Pacalet is, as mentioned before, one of my favorite winemakers in Burgundy. I love the style of the wines, the drinkability, the lightness, the purity, the delicate expression of pinot fruit and the terroir.
The 2010 vintage was a big succes for Pacalet, the quality was very high, and the transparancy of some of the reds were almost second to none. The 2011s were also very fine for the vintage, and I was therefore eager to visit Philippe and taste his 2012s.… Read the full article →
Philippe Pacalet is, as mentioned before, one of my favorite winemakers in Burgundy. I love the style of the wines, the drinkability, the lightness, the purity, the delicate expression of pinot fruit and the terroir.
The 2010 vintage was a big succes for Pacalet, the quality was very high, and the transparancy of some of the reds were almost second to none. The 2011s were also very fine for the vintage, and I was therefore eager to visit Philippe and taste his 2012s.… Read the full article →
Philippe Pacalet is, as mentioned before, one of my favorite winemakers in Burgundy. I love the style of the wines, the drinkability, the lightness, the purity, the delicate expression of pinot fruit and the terroir.
The 2010 vintage was a big succes for Pacalet, the quality was very high, and the transparancy of some of the reds were almost second to none. The 2011s were also very fine for the vintage, and I was therefore eager to visit Philippe and taste his 2012s.… Read the full article →
The 2004 Pacalet Chambolle 1er cru is fully mature and ready to rock. In the bouquet expressive and expansive organic red fruit – notes of forest strawberries and sous-bois – spiced with cinnamon and allspice. On the palate juicy red fruit – organic style – with a lovely balance and focus from the fine acidity. The 2004s from Pacalet are impressive for the vintage – and in my view at their peak now – so enjoy!
(Drink Now) – Very Good 89p – Tasted 03/03/2013
The 2005 Philippe Pacalet Chambolle Musigny is not quite like other Pacalet village wines. On the the palate red and darker fruits – notes of blueberries, tar, gooseberries, strawberries with a slight hint of prunes and cinnamon. On the palate rich, dense and powerful with abundant tannins for a Pacalet wine at this level – thus also darker and more muscular than other vintages of this wine. So it’s a different but lovely Pacalet wine – after some time in the glass it’s drinking beautifully.… Read the full article →
The Gevrey Chambertin Bel-Air from Pacalet is a beauty. The bouquet offer cool pure and focused fruit – pomegranate, strawberries, raspberries and allspice. On the palate tight and very focused – with a intense midpalate concentration of red fruit … and a long lingering mineralic finish. Perfectly balanced with a lovely expression of both pinot fruit and terroir. The 2010s from Pacalet is clearly a full quality level up from the previous vintages – the focus and especially the transparacy is outstanding.… Read the full article →
The Chambolle 1er cru 2006 from Philippe Pacalet is open and ready to rock. In the bouquet sous bois, strawberries, gooseberries with a hint of tar. On the palate rich and quite loosely knit fruit – good body and length. It’s very organic and expressive and typical for the vintage i.e. lacking bit of focus in the fruit. Bottom line – quite lovely now – but not very focused and a bit mellow in the fruit like many reds from 06.… Read the full article →
The Chambolle Musigny 2008 village from Philippe Pacalet is a crisp and zappy wine. In the nose cherries, raspberries, sous bois and a hint of gooseberries. On the palate cool and energetic red fruit, good concentration and length. It’s very balanced with a quite long and intense finish focused by the powerful and zappy 2008 acidity. Typical for the vintage and with a lovely presentation of the Chambolle terroir. A nice airy feel and a vibrant energy … not a wine for lovers of coca-cola pinot!… Read the full article →
The Puligny Montrchet village 2011 is fulfilling the promise it showed from cask. In the nose white orchard fruits with a stony puligny minerality and a citrus twist. On the palate rich and quite luch yellow fruit with a good transparancy and a fine mineralic backbone. A lovely inner balance – a fresh and quite crisp acidity – but I’m a bit surpriced by the richness of the fruit. The fruit an the acidity is however in perfect balance – making it very approachable.… Read the full article →
The Chambolle Musigny 2007 from Pacalet is very open and ready to rock. The nose is bursting with red organic fruit and sous-bois – notes of sweet strawberries and forrest berries with a light hint of red current and violets. On the palate a very extrovert fruit expression of sweet red strawberries. Has good balance but is somewhat short, and lacking a bit of depth and true weight on the midpalate like quite a lot 2007 wines. Bottom line – is lacking some oomph and focus – but nevertheless thoroughly enjoyed this bottle – cheers!… Read the full article →
The Chambolle 1er cru 2002 from Philippe Pacalet has entered a quite mature state. The bouquet is showing lovely complexity with red fruits – strawberries, raspberries and red currant – spiced with sous-bois and fresh white truffles. On the palate juicy, rich and quite mature organic fruit. It’s silky and quite focused with a zappy and somewhat spicy acidity. Compared to recent vintages of Pacalet this wine is lacking a bit of focus and refinement – but it’s still a very delightful glass of pinot.… Read the full article →
The Pacalet Bourgogne Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2011 is a small step up in concentration from the standard Pinot Noir. In the bouquet cherries and cherry stones, with hints of strawberries and vanilla. On the palate good fruit concentration – need a bit of air to unfold. Has a good crisp acidity, juicy fruit and a fresh finish. A well balanced wine with pure pinot fruit and a good juicy caracter. Need a bit more time than the standard Pacalet Pinot Noir – but with the extra depth in the fruit it’s worth waiting for.… Read the full article →
The Meursault 2011 is a quite a heavy and “hot” wine. In the nose apple, pear with citrus aromas. On the palate quite dense ripe fruit, the acidity is fine, but the quite high alcohol content is also present in the finish. I’m really not happy about high alcohol burgundies, and this is a borderline case. Need to retaste after bottling.
Good (85 – 88p) CASK
Tasted 03/05/2012
The Nuits-Saint-Georges blanc is made from pinot blanc, thus making it quite different than the other Pacalet whites. In the nose apple, pear with notes of grapefruit, citrus and gooseberries. On the palate quite a powerfull fresh and linear acidity, with a good expression of the terroir. Good fruit and balance. Perhaps not the most complex of wines, but with the firm acidity an interesting choise paired with matching food.
Good (86 – 87p) CASK
Tasted 03/05/2012
The Meursault Perrieres is like the village Meursault a quite heavy and “hot” wine. In the bouquet citrus, melon, pear with notes of chestnuts. On the palate excellent minerality and a good acidity. The fruit is quite dense and rich, but balanced with the fine minerality. The alcohol is however a quite dominant element in the wine – and is currently taking over in the finish. To high on alcohol for my palate – but otherwise a fine wine. Need to retaste after bottling.… Read the full article →
The Puligny Champ Gain is a step up from the village wine, but with the same fine qualities. In the bouquet some reduction – quite toasted – with apple, pear and citrus notes as the primary aromas. On the palate very good concentration and minerality – a fresh and juicy wine. A fine wine.
Fine (90 – 92p) CASK
Tasted 03/05/2012
The Corton Charlemagne 2011 is a classical white Corton. In the nose fine ripe fruit, with notes of melon, pear, citrus and chalk. On the palate a quite lush fruit, but also a strong mineralic backbone and a fresh and zappy acidity. A lovely classic and balanced wine in the making.
Very Fine (92 – 94p) CASK
Tasted 03/05/2012
The Puligny-Montrachet 2011 is a wonderfully fresh wine. In the bouquet fresh apple and pear aromas, with citrus notes – grapefruit and lemon. On the palate crisp and elegant fruit and minerality. Very good balance and a juicy expression of the fruit.
Very Good (88 – 90p) CASK
Tasted 03/05/2012
The Chassagne-Montrachet is a lovely balanced wine. In the bouquet pear and citrus with a slight hint of hazelnuts. On the palate lovely fresh acidity, good balance and length. The midpalate concentration is good, with lovely pure fruit aromas. Quite delightful.
Very Good (87 – 89p) CASK
Tasted 03/05/2012
The Ruchotte Chambertin is very accessible and ready to taste. In the nose layers of fine red pinot aromas – raspberries, cherries – spiced with cinnamon and allspice. On the palate very long and refined, with a lovely juicy jelly pinot fruit. A lovely play between the delicate pinot flavors and the fine minerality. A very fine and delicate wine.
Very Fine (93 – 94p) CASK
Tasted 03/05/2012
