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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Philippe Pacalet is, as mentioned before, 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 was very high, and …
[Read more...] about Tasting of Philippe Pacalet 2012 from Cask – 1er cru
Philippe Pacalet is, as mentioned before, 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 was very high, and …
[Read more...] about Tasting of Philippe Pacalet 2012 from Cask – Village
The 2004 Pacalet Chambolle 1er cru is fully mature and ready to rock. In the bouquet expressive and expansive organic red fruit - notes of forest strawberries and sous-bois - spiced with cinnamon and allspice. On the palate juicy red fruit - organic style - with a lovely balance and focus from the …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Chambolle Musigny 1er cru 2004
The 2005 Philippe Pacalet Chambolle Musigny is not quite like other Pacalet village wines. On the the palate red and darker fruits - notes of blueberries, tar, gooseberries, strawberries with a slight hint of prunes and cinnamon. On the palate rich, dense and powerful with abundant tannins for a …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Chambolle Musigny 2005
The Gevrey Chambertin Bel-Air from Pacalet is a beauty. The bouquet offer cool pure and focused fruit - pomegranate, strawberries, raspberries and allspice. On the palate tight and very focused - with a intense midpalate concentration of red fruit ... and a long lingering mineralic finish. Perfectly …
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