The Pacalet Pommard 1er cru was the big surprise of the Pacalet 2009 collection. The richness of 2009 really suits the robust terroir of Pommard. Very good minerality and structure, and a fine balance and a surprising freshness. Very focused and clean pinot flavors, and ready to taste. Very good or …
Burgundy
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Aux Reignot 2005
Liger-Belair Aux Reignot is a huge wine - very powerful, with excellent concentration. At the moment not quite showing all the complexity and finesse, but this will develop into an really outstanding wine. Will drink well over the years to come, but will keep for many years. Another great wine from …
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Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Romanee-Saint-Vivant 2004
The Romanee Saint-Vivant 2004. A super elegant and complex wine, great length and finesse. A classic expression of both vintage and terroir. This is a very fine wine - classical style Burgundy from the days before global warming. (2015 -) - 93p …
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair La Colombiere 2004
La Colombiere 2004 is a very good wine. Showed it's best side - delicious crisp and appealing. A classic Vosne Romanee, light to medium body and length, very juicy, fresh and lovely. (2013 - 2020) - 88p …
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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Les Chaumes 2004
Les Chaumes 2004 is one of the lesser Vosne Romanee 1er cru, but from a producer like Liger-Belair, it's still a very good effort. The wine is definitely available and on track to open up. Very elegant and classic Burgundy, clean and with a nice terroir expression, a little less minerality than La …
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