Gevrey Chambertin

Domaine Armand Rousseau, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze 2008

By Steen Öhman September 1, 2012 -

The Chambertin-Clos de Bèze 2008 from Rousseau is an extremely elegant and refined wine. In the bouquet very delicate and complex red berry fruit - strawberries, red cherries and a fine minerality. On the palate quite tight but still very refined and charming - layers of ripe classic pinot fruit a …

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, 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 - …

Philippe Pacalet, Gevrey Chambertin, Les Perrieres 2011

By Steen Öhman July 26, 2012 -

The Gevrey Chambertin Perrieres is a softer and richer wine than the Bel Air. In the bouquet ripe and quite sweet pinot fruit with notes of strawberries, raspberries and cherries. On the palate quite rich with layers of cool but sweet pinot fruit, well balanced and very charming. I prefer the …