The 2005 Chablis Beauroy from Philippe Pacalet is has reached a rather mature stage. The nose offer matured notes - apple, hazelnuts, almonds - alongside some ripe yellow fruit. On the palate a certain opulence (from the vintage) but still quite defined and focused - although I do prefer the acidity …
Philippe Pacalet, Chablis Beauroy 2004
The 2004 Chablis Beauroy from Philippe Pacalet is keeping very well indeed. The nose is still fresh and crisp, and after some time in the glas it offers the most lovely chalky minerality - seashells - combined with a cool and pure white fruit. On the palate precise - with a razor sharp defining …
Terroir Insight: Domaine Roulot Meursault Clos des Bouchères
One of the more unknown 1er crus of Meursault is Les Bouchères and the Clos within the vineyard called Clos des Bouchéres. But since 2011 Jean-Marc Roulot really has put this terroir on the Burgundian map - as he now makes one of the most delicate and refined Meursaults from the monopole Clos des …
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Frost damage – implications
The frost damage on the night between April 26th and April 27th was devestating for many vignerons and it will seriously influence the 2016 vintage especially quantity wise. As the photo below from Chassagne shows ... there is still hope for the 2016 vintage even in the worst affected …
Frost damage – one devestating night
The very low temperatures on the night between April 26 and April 27 have devestated many vineyards and many vignerons hopes for a good harvest in 2016. Make no mistake ... this is a disaster for many vignerons, and while others have been lucky and only have lesser damages on some vineyards, most …