Philippe Pacalet Burgundies

Arlequin Wine Merchant, San Francisco, California
Tasted Thursday, September 15, 2011 by rjonwine@gmail.com with 366 views

Flight 1 - Chablis (1 Note)

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Flight 2 - Reds (5 Notes)

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  • 2009 Philippe Pacalet Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru 90 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

    Light medium ruby color with pale meniscus; floral, roses, ripe raspberry, cherry nose; tight, tart cherry, floral, rosehips, hibiscus, mineral palate; needs 4-5 years; medium-plus finish 90+ points

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  • 2008 Philippe Pacalet Pommard 88 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Pommard

    Light medium red color with very pale meniscus; floral, hibiscus, tart red fruit, lilly nose with lift; tight, tart red fruit, hibiscus, rosehips, mineral palate; needs 3-4 years; medium finish 88+ points ($75 for this??)

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  • 2007 Philippe Pacalet Nuits-Saint-Georges 87 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits-Saint-Georges

    Light red color with 1 millimeter clear meniscus; cinnamon, light sawdust, cedar, tart strawberry pie nose; tight, very tart red fruit, tart currant, mineral palate with a touch of cedar; needs 5-7 years; medium-plus finish 87+ points (at $87, the opposite of a bargain)

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  • 2007 Philippe Pacalet Gevrey-Chambertin 88 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin

    1st bottle - light red color with nearly 1 millimeter clear meniscus; high VA, red wine vinegar, tart currant nose; on palate, tastes like some microbial has taken over; medium finish 60 pts.
    2nd bottle - light medium red color with pale meniscus; roses, earthy, light baked cherry nose; tight, tart cherry, tart currant, very tart raspberry, mineral palate; needs 4-5 years; medium-plus finish 88+ points

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  • 2006 Philippe Pacalet Pommard 89 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Pommard

    Light medium red color with very pale meniscus; maturing, baked strawberry, cherry, floral nose; tasty, tart red fruit, a little tight yet, delicate palate with a touch of cinnamon; medium finish

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