The Puligny-Montrachet les Pucelles 2000 from Domaine Leflaive is normally a true delight. This example was however quite delveloped with a darker than normal color, and a somewhat tired expression. The cork was fine, but could be a slight premox, in that case first premoxed wine from this domaine …
Tasting Notes
Below you will find all the wines tasted - aside from some wines tasted during the estate visits.
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Philippe Pacalet, Ruchotte Chambertin 2011
The Ruchotte Chambertin is very accessible and ready to taste. In the nose layers of fine red pinot aromas - raspberries, cherries - spiced with cinnamon and allspice. On the palate very long and refined, with a lovely juicy jelly pinot fruit. A lovely play between the delicate pinot flavors and the …
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Philippe Pacalet, Charmes Chambertin 2011
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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Domaine Meo-Camuzet, Vosne Aux Brulees 2004
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 …
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Philippe Pacalet, Echezeaux 2011
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. …