I have now updated the vintage charts for red and white Burgundy. There are a few changes in the ratings, with 2010 being upgraded a notch - and some other older vintages are also adjusted slightly. The 2012 vintage is included for the reds - based on the wines I tasted in March 2013. It looks …
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Comparing Burgundy vintages 2008, 2009 and 2010
It's always very interesting and rewarding to compare vintages in Burgundy, as it really reveal the true character of both the wines and the vintages - if it's done correctly. The recipe for succes is quite simple - find a producer who makes fine tranparent wines, that reflects both the terroir …
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Tasting of Domaine Poisot 2012 from Cask
Domaine Poisot is a "new" domaine run by the former navy captain Remi Poisot, who is now making wine from a fine portfolio of family vineyards. Remi began making wines before the harvest in 2009, and 2010 was his first full vintage - where he also did the work in the vineyards. The Poisot …
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Tasting of Philippe Pacalet 2012 from Cask – 1er cru
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 …
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Tasting of Philippe Pacalet 2012 from Cask – Village
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 …
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