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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Philippe Pacalet is one of my favorite winemakers in Burgundy. I love the style of the wines, the drinkability, the lightness, the purity, the delicate expression of pinot fruit and the terroir.... The 2010 vintage was a big succes for Pacalet, the quality very high, and the transparancy of some of …
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Les Suchots is not my favorit wine from Liger-Belair. The 2010 Suchots is quite dark and heavy compared to the other Vosne 1er crus, some minerality and good length - fine. 90 - 91p (2015 - 2026) CASK …
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A little more body and weight than the Clos du Chateau, but less minerality. This is a very good to fine wine. Not better than the Clos du Chateau, but the acidity of 2010 really suits the wine. 89 - 91p (2014 - 2024) CASK …
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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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