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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The Gevrey-Chambertin Bel Air 2012 from Pacalet is showing great form. The nose is bursting with red coulis fruit - raspberries, strawberrie and pomegranate - spiced white peppar and a slight citrus note. On the palate quite forward with a intense core of fruit and vibrant earthy minerality. The …
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The 2012 Puligny-Montrachet from Pacalet is a gorgeous effort. The bouquet is very expressive with white and yellow fruits - fresh but also some more exotic rich notes of acacia - all is infused with a gorgeous detailed minerality ... crushed wet stones. On the palate quite intense fruit ... …
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The 2006 Chambolle 1er cru quite forward with its fruit and mineral driven bouquet. The nose is brimming with red and dark berry fruit ... a note darker than the 2007 and the 2008. On the palate quite big and powerful with layers of lovely fruit ... forward and focused for the vintage. The finish is …
[Read more...] about Domaine Comte de Vogüé, Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru 2006
The 2004 Chambolle 1er cru is showing very well for the vintage. In the nose relatively dark fruit with notes of sous-bois. On the palate quite weighty ripe fruit .. a bit sturdy and rustic .. still with some slightly edgy tannins. It's a bit floral with a slight herbal note .. but not green like …
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The Nuits-Saint-Georges 2012 from Pacalet is offering gorgeous drinkability even on a root evening. The nose is bursting with red fruit ... strawberries, cherries ... with a touch of red currant, cinnamon and a classic slightly rubust and edgy NSG minerality. On the palate fine focus and …
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