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The Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Argillieres is a new 1er cru from Henri Roch. Les Argillieres is a very interesting terroir located between Clos Arlot and Clos de Corvees in the very south of the appelation. This vineyard has a very fine minerality - and Frederic Cossard made some very interesting wines …
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The Nuits 1er cru V.V. is a quite big step up from Nuits "1". The Nuits 1er 2009 is more accessible than the "1", with less reduction. In the nose fine delicate red and dark cherries, cherry stones - spiced with cinnamon and allspice. On the palate more weight and layers of fruit, not a heavy wine …
[Read more...] about Domaine Prieure Roch, Nuits 1er cru V.V. 2009
Domaine Prieure Roch is relatively unknown despite a range of very fine wines. The domaine is owned by Henri Roch, who is also co-owner and co-director of DRC. First vintage from this domaine was (as far as I recall 1988), and the wines were for several years made by Philippe Pacalet (his last …
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The Chambolle village 2010 from Pacalet is a delightful wine .... just couldn't resist a retaste. Slightly more closed and tight in the nose than at the previous tasting. In the bouquet cherries, hints of strawberries and gooseberries - pure pinot aromas with notes of allspice and cinnamon. On the …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Chambolle Musigny 2010
The Lynch Bages 1986 ... third wine in a set with 2006 and 1996. The 1986 is showing quite mature notes, but is still quite fresh and tannic - old school claret. In the bouquet cassis, tobacco, cedar, pencil lead and hints of green peppar. On he palate good balance and concentration, good length …
