The Vosne Romanee 2004 from Leroy is not your everyday Vosne Village. This village wine comes from the Vosne vineyards Romanee Saint Vivant, Richebourg, Les Beaux Monts, Aux Brulees and Genevrieres. The result is a very good wine for the vintage. In the nose it's oozing with Vosne spicyness, red …
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Prieure Roch, Vosne Romanee Clos Goillotte 2000
The Vosne Romanee Clos Goillotte 2000 is a special wine. I really adore the Clos Goillotte vineyard - it may not have the depth and power of a Grand Cru, but it certainly produce wines with a lot of caracter and charm. The 2000 version of the Prieure Roch monopole is no exception. The bouquet is …
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Philippe Pacalet, Chassagne-Montrachet 2010
The 2010 lineup from Pacalet is very impressive, and the Chassagne is no exception. The bouquet is very expressive with layers of fruit - apple, a slight note of peach and pineapple, citrus and a hint of hazelnuts. The Chassagne minerality is oozing from the glass - very charming. On the palate rich …
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Philippe Pacalet, Echezeaux 2010
The Exhezeaux 2010 is most likely the best wine I have tasted from Philippe Pacalet. The crisp and vibrant acidity of 2010 is a perfect match for the Echezeaux vineyard. In the nose the Exhezeaux offers layers of red and dark pinot fruit enhanced by a fine minerality and a crisp acidity. The aromas …
Philippe Pacalet, Chambolle Musigny 1er cru 2010
The Chambolle 1er cru is one of my long time favorite wines from Pacalet. The 2010 is most likely the best vintage of the Chambolle 1er cru so far. The bouquet is almost an explosion of very pure and ripe pinot aromas - strawberries with a hint of black cherries and raspberries. On the palate it ads …
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