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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Philippe Pacalet is one of my favorite producers for pure enjoyment and pleasure .. his wines are in my view a safe bet, if I just want to relax with a delightful pinot after work. The Pacalet wines rarely stay long in my cellar, although they age quite well …. I just love to enjoy them so my …
[Read more...] about Visit Philippe Pacalet, Tasting of the 2014 vintage
The 2010 Charlie from Pacalet is without doubt the best white I have tasted from this producer. Normally I'm a bit ambivalent about this wine .. but this is quite impressive. In the bouquet rich but zappy white and yellow fruits .. notes of pear, apple and white flowers .. spiced with a intense …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Corton Charlemagne 2010
The Vosne village 2012 from Pacalet is singing beautifully. In the nose juicy red fruit spiced with violets, cinnamon .. classic Vosne. On the palate focused and rather rich fruit for this level .. lovely depth and energy. This is a gorgeous Vosne village .. lovely drinkability although its a bit …
My first 2013 white at village level ... intense is the word. In the bouquet intense yellow orchard fruit ... almonds ... peach and hint of acasia. On the palate intense and quite weighty fruit ... supported by a potent and vibrant acidity and a nice minerality. Very much different from the …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Puligny Montrachet 2013
The Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2013 from Philippe Pacalet is the real deal ... very transparent with a powerful crisp acidity. The bouquet is quite open with red fruits .. cherries, forest strawberries - spiced by a slightly dusty minerality. On the palate fine delicate fruit .. slightly tight in the …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2013
