The Puligny-Montrachet les Pucelles 2000 from Domaine Leflaive is normally a true delight. This example was however quite delveloped with a darker than normal color, and a somewhat tired expression. The cork was fine, but could be a slight premox, in that case first premoxed wine from this domaine …
Very Good (88 - 90)
Domaine Chassorney, Saint-Romain ‘Combe Bazin’ 2010
The Saint-Romain Blanc ‘Combe Bazin’ 2010 from Domaine Chassorney is a fine crisp effort from Frederic Cossard. In he nose crisp Chardoney fruit, pear, pear, citrus notes and a good minerality. On the palate lovely fresh and crisp, with a good midpalate fruit, spicy minerality and a zappy acidity. A …
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Philippe Pacalet, Pommard 1er cru 2011
The Pommard 1. cru is somewhat darker than the other Pacalet reds. In the nose raspberries, black cherries with notes of strawberries, peppar and cinnamon. On the palate a darker expression of the fruit with a more tannins. A more muscular and less refined wine, but still a very good wine. Very …
Philippe Pacalet, Beaune Les Perrieres 2011
The Beaune Perriere 1. cru offer more depth and concenation than the village wines. In the bouquet strawberries, gooseberries and cherries with a perfumed hints of cinnamon and oriental spices. On the palate good depth in the fruit, a fine balance and length. More spicy than the other wines, but …
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Philippe Pacalet, Chambolle Musigny 2011
The Chambolle village is a step up in delicacy and refinement. In the bouquet is quite expressive with forrest strawberries, cherries, notes of pommegranate, allspice and cinnamon. On the palate delicate, refined and juicy red pinot fruit, a fine minerality and acidity. Very transparant with a fine …
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