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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
The 2013 Chambolle village from Pacalet is a quite delightful glass .. although slightly rough around the edges. The nose is bursting with red fruit .. juicy notes of pomegranate hint of strawberries ... spiked with the ever present acidity. On the palate vibrant, juicy with a quite prominent …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Chambolle Musigny 2013
The 2010 Chambolle 1er cru from Pacalet is a true beauty, The nose is offering lovely vibrant red fruit ... a bit closed still .. without the usual expresssive cinnamon and all spice notes. Lovely Chambolle minerality lurking behind the delicate red fruit. On the palate quite intensely flavored ... …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru 2010
Frédéric Mugnier has decided to hold back his Musigny for later release in order to assure that the wines are first enjoyed when they begin to show at least some of the potential. The letter from Frederic Mugnier can be seen below ... and is well worth reading. I have seen quite many …
[Read more...] about Mugnier to hold back Musigny for maturing at the domaine
Philippe Pacalet is one of my favorite producers for pure enjoyment and pleasure .. his wines are in my view a safe bet, if I just want to relax with a delightful pinot after work. The Pacalet wines rarely stay long in my cellar, although they age quite well …. I just love to enjoy them so my …
[Read more...] about Visit Philippe Pacalet, Tasting of the 2014 vintage
The Musigny from Domaine Georges Roumier is one of the most rare mythical wines from Burgundy. With an annual production of around 350 bottles per year it often reaches stratospheric prices on the secondary market rivalling some of the most expensive bottles from DRC. So lets take a closer look at …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Georges Roumier, Musigny
