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 …
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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 …
Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Richebourg 2002
The 2002 Richebourg is showing very well offering fine matured notes. The nose offer complex notes of red berries - raspberries, dark cherries, plum ... spiced with rose petals and a fine stony minerality. On the palate forward and openly knit - less weight than La Tâche - lovely cool mid-palate …
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Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Montrachet 2009
My first Montrachet from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti. Expectations were very high allthough I'm not at huge fan of the 2009 vintage. I must say that I was truly impressed by this Montrachet ... tasted side by side with the otherwise outstanding Montrachet 2009 from Lafon. The nose offer expressive …
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Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Richebourg 2004
The Richebourg 2004 from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti is a quite floral and matured wine. In the bouquet lovely red fruit with notes of sous-bois and peony rose - hints of orange and violets. On the palate quite intense openly knit fruit with a lovely minerality - expressive with a good power and …
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