Philippe Pacalet, Pommard Arvelets other_regions_australia There is a highly seductive

There is a highly seductive palate feel as well as a beguiling inner mouth perfume to the concentrated medium weight flavors but despite the richness there is also fine precision on the powerful

dusty tannins and excellent persistence

this golden wine presents a vermouth-like aroma with notes of garrigue

There is a discreet hint of mineral reduction to the citrus and markedly floral- suffused aromas that also display a petrol nuance

What started out as a casual survey of a few older vintages turned into a complete vertical as proprietor Giuseppe Mazzocolin and long-time oenologist Franco Bernabei surprised me with bottle after bottle of fabulous Rancias going back to the inaugural 1983

Philippe Pacalet, Pommard Arvelets other_regions_australia There is a highly seductiveA brooding and reticent nose requires aggressive swirling to liberate the somber aromas of newly turned earth, humus, violet and the sauvage. There is excellent punch to the well delineated medium weight flavors that brim with minerality on the moderately austere and tightly coiled finish. This is very Arvelets in character and in particular you can sense the higher elevation. (90 92) 2029+