Philippe Pacalet, Côte-Rôtie 2019 Chardonnay so nutty and delicious

so nutty and delicious

mellowing out some serious cherry fruit

I'd run out of space trying to describe what is going on in the glass

combined with some pencil shaving laden tannin keeping all in check

A bit reductive

Philippe Pacalet, Côte-Rôtie 2019 Chardonnay so nutty and deliciousPlace: Northern Rhne, France Grape: Syrah Vibe: Natural, richer Syrah from this esteemed locale getting the Pacalet treatment. Lucky Syrah. This plot is on the Cteaux de Bassenon, with particularly weathered topsoil leading to pure granite. 17 months in old oak, bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal SO2. Ok this is good. Deep and dark, meaty and spicy, floral and purposeful. ABV: 14%