Philippe Pacalet
Moulin-à-Vent Gamay
Moulin-à-Vent, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France
Popped and poured into a decanter just before service, which is probably appropriate at this stage considering how favorably this reacted to air. The 2018 Philippe Pacalet “Moulin à Vent” pours a deep ruby and displays perfectly ripe dark and red fruits, crushed igneous rock and touches of anise. There is a really compelling power and polish about this and let’s not forget about the structure: firm tannin and gorgeous acid. Went super well with rack of lamb. I guess Philippe is Marcel Lapierre’s nephew. Makes sense. Definitely a producer to watch. Now I have to try his Burgs from the Cotes du Nuits…if I can find them.
Popped and poured into a decanter just before service, which is probably appropriate at this stage considering how favorably this reacted to air. The 2018 Philippe Pacalet “Moulin à Vent” pours a deep ruby and displays perfectly ripe dark and red fruits, crushed igneous rock and touches of anise. There is a really compelling power and polish about this and let’s not forget about the structure: firm tannin and gorgeous acid. Went super well with rack of lamb. I guess Philippe is Marcel Lapierre’s nephew. Makes sense. Definitely a producer to watch. Now I have to try his Burgs from the Cotes du Nuits…if I can find them.
Feb 2nd, 2023
Bright ruby in the glass….notes of sweet dark chocolate cherries. Round, lively on the palate with nice weight balanced between acid and juice. Perfect for brunch at this bistro with onion soup and Bahn Mi. I !don’t drink enough gamay…. It’s so food-friendly. Smile- inducing
Bright ruby in the glass….notes of sweet dark chocolate cherries. Round, lively on the palate with nice weight balanced between acid and juice. Perfect for brunch at this bistro with onion soup and Bahn Mi. I !don’t drink enough gamay…. It’s so food-friendly. Smile- inducing
Mar 10th, 2024
Rose in violet aroma. Tannic. Calm. Mid body. Enough fruitiness with raspberry. Moderate sweetness. Spiciness can also be felt. Complexity. Elegancy. It would possibly be good to wait for years. 2018 @1800, Kping - , 200804
Rose in violet aroma. Tannic. Calm. Mid body. Enough fruitiness with raspberry. Moderate sweetness. Spiciness can also be felt. Complexity. Elegancy. It would possibly be good to wait for years. 2018 @1800, Kping - , 200804
Aug 3rd, 2020