Philippe Pacalet

Cornas Syrah 2018

9.1

This bottle was opened sometime earlier in the evening before a glass was handed to me. Pacalet’s 2018 Cornas pours, a deep ruby purple with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with wild notes of ripe and tart black and red fruits: mixed brambles, freshly cracked black pepper, bacon fat, lavender, dried green herbs and gentle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Considering Philippe is Burgundian, I think he does a great job with Cornas; certainly showing a sense of place with the feral nature of Serine. Drink now through 2038. — 11 days ago

Vanessa, Zach and 12 others liked this

Philippe Pacalet

Nuits St. Georges Pinot Noir 2021

Bonnie Chu

9.1

Way fuller than gevrey, much more dark fruit — 3 months ago

Philippe Pacalet

Pommard Pinot Noir 2015

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.8

About every quarter or so i get to try a wine which just strikes me like thunder - this is such a wine. This one has a story (I met Pacalet in Encinitas - a total introvert but genius and bought 6 bottles). Earth, autumn leaves, iron, hint cherry, tannins fully resolved. Tamarind? Touch tumeric. A wine at its peak. 🍑 Peach!!! Heaven on earth what a wine! — 5 months ago

Iwan, Rob and 9 others liked this

Philippe Gonet

Brut Rosé Champagne

Lyn Farmer

9.3

Medium gorgeous rosé color and intense aromas of red apple, cranberry, violet, raspberry, lemon, bread dough and pastry. This has more class and while not delicate it has more finesse than the average NV rose. On the palate, crisp acidity well-balanced with the fruit and a long finish. — 21 hours ago

Paul, Tom and 2 others liked this

Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

These both opened up in stages, drank them side by side and at first the opus was better. Then mouton opened up and was a big presence in the room — 2 months ago

Ted, Joseph and 19 others liked this