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Philippe Pacalet, Chassagne Montrachet 2011

By Steen Öhman August 6, 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 …

Philippe Pacalet, Ruchotte Chambertin 2011

By Steen Öhman August 4, 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 …

Philippe Pacalet, Charmes Chambertin 2011

By Steen Öhman August 3, 2012 -

The Charmes Chambertin is currently quite reduced in the nose, thus difficult to taste. In the bouquet some elements of raspberries and strawberries. On the palate layers of sweet ripe pinot fruit. A juicy wine with a good depth and length. A very fine pinot in the making. Very Fine (92 - 94p) …

Philippe Pacalet, Echezeaux 2011

By Steen Öhman August 1, 2012 -

The Echezeaux is a relatively new wine from Pacalet - made from the two climates Troux and Clos St. Denis located on the Vosne side of Echezeaux. In the nose strawberries, raspberries and black cherries with notes of violets and and other Vosne spices. On the palate layers of rich and juicy fruit. …

Philippe Pacalet, Gevrey Chambertin Laveaux St. Jacques 2011

By Steen Öhman July 30, 2012 -

The Lavaux St. Jacques is a very refined effort. In the nose layers of delicate pinot fruit with notes of strawberries, raspberries, and with a refined minerality. On the palate layers of juicy red pinot fruit, refined and with a good complexity and depth. A lovely wine in the making. Fine+ (91 - …