Category Archives: Gevrey-Chamertin

2006 Philippe Pacalet Gevrey-Chamertin 1er Cru Bel Air


There is a reason this district has the most Grand Cru Vineyards in Burgundy. This was the most expensive of the tasting but just killed it. On the nose, youthful, medium+ intensity, beautiful cinnamon stick component, followed by stone and wet earth, then the strawberry and black cherry cola, and very subtle oak. On the palate, dry, medium tannin, medium acidity, nice fruit balanced with mineral, and a lavender, Herbs de Provance, amazing structure, and length on the finish. Certainly not cheap, but worth every penny considering the prices that som many wines get these days for less quality.