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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 …
[Read more...] about Visit Philippe Pacalet, tasting of the 2016s from cask
The 2016 vintage is a paradox ... some were almost untouched by the April frost whereas others lost a large part of the harvest - with vineyards and plots just meters away. Mugneret-Gibourg was one of the estates that really suffered during the April harvest - and while it's equally sad for all …
[Read more...] about Visit at Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, tasting of the 2016s from cask
A rare bird - the Ruchottes Chambertin from Domaine Georges Roumier - or should I say Christophe Roumier. This is my first encounter with this cuvée .. and what a magnificent wine. The Ruchottes terroir is offering a vibrant and vivid minerality, and showing a new side of the Rouminer estate. The …
[Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier, Ruchottes Chambertin 2007
The Ruchottes Chambertin is another favorite of mine. The nose is brimming with red and dark berry fruit and a lovely expression of the sexy terroir - Ruchottes may not be the biggest terroir in Gevrey - but for sure it produces the most sensual and refined wines. On the palate very vibrant …
[Read more...] about Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg, Ruchottes-Chambertin 2015
The Ruchottes-Chambertin 2013 from Pacalet is very impressive and gorgeous wine in the making - the grand cru terroirs really show well in this intense and highly structured vintage,. The bouquet is showing layers of intense red and dark fruit ... complex and vibrant with a lovely minerality. On the …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Ruchottes-Chambertin 2013
