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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) …
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The 2004 Vosne Romanee Aux Brulees from Meo-Camuzet is a big wine for the vintage. In the bouquet still quite undeveloped with quite a lot of oak present, but also layers of ripe and rich pinot fruit - notes of lush red fruits, gooseberries, coffee and asian spices. On the palate layers of lovely …
[Read more...] about Domaine Meo-Camuzet, Vosne Aux Brulees 2004
The Echezeaux is a relatively new wine from Pacalet - made from the two climates Troux and Clos St. Denis located on the Vosne side of Echezeaux. In the nose strawberries, raspberries and black cherries with notes of violets and and other Vosne spices. On the palate layers of rich and juicy fruit. …
The 2002 Meursault Clos de la Barre from Comte Lafon is quite ready to enjoy. In the nose apples, citrus, whet stones, a discrete note of oak, almonds a slight hint of honey. On the palate fine fruit and acidity. A very good midpalate concentration, fine length for a village wine. Lovely balance, …
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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 - …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Gevrey Chambertin Laveaux St. Jacques 2011
