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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
I have followed the wines of Philippe Pacalet since his first vintages, more than 15 years ago. I have furthermore followed the wines he made at Domaine Prieure-Roch before he began on his own. Let me be prefectly clear - Philippe Pacalet is a tremendously gifted winemaker, with a quite unique …
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One of the slightly overlooked gems of Burgundy is Domaine Robert Groffier in Morey-Saint-Denis. Nicolas Groffier took over the vinification around 10 years back - and has improved quality significantly over the years - although I must say that quality has been good for the last decades …
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Talking about pomegranate - the Chambolle-Musigny Les Sentier 2015 is a magnificent wine taking it a full level up. The bouquet is bursting with red juicy fruit - detailed and expressive with a lovely Chambolle minerality. On the palate vibrant with a core of zappy pomegranate fruit - such a …
[Read more...] about Domaine Arlaud, Chambolle-Musigny Les Sentier 2015
Domaine Arlaud is producing some magnificent wines - and despite they are both Biodynamic and improving quality each year they still are somewhat under the radar. In my view they certainly don't get the deserved credit and acclaim. In a sense the estate is quite low key .. located in a relatively …
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The Chambolle Les Sentieres 2007 has unfolded beautifully. The nose is brimming with red fruit .. variations of cherries, pomegranate and boysenberries. On the palate elegant with a love intensity and length. Not a big and dense wine, but it's quite refined and is drinking very well currently. A …
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