Philippe Pacalet, Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru

Philippe Pacalet, Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru(from a blend of Sentiers and Feusselottes). Pretty and well layered aromas consist of plum, violet and spice elements. There is excellent minerality and a relatively refined mid palate mouth feel despite ample muscle and punch reflected by the bitter cherry, moderately firm and palate coating finish. This is not a Chambolle of lace and grace but I like the delivery as well as the underlying material. (90 92) 2024+

The 2003 harvest was the hottest on record in 50 years

Silky and medium in body

This is a wine of texture and persistence

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the 2008 The Laird is a little restrained to begin

A more restrained nose of cassis

patience will be required

earth inflected flavors and outstanding length

And tannins are still much in evidence but there is a certain sleekness

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pear and a whiff of petrol character

There is excellent richness and outstanding size