Philippe Pacalet - Chambolle-Musigny 1er cru - Les lavrottes - Red - 2021

Wine:

With its beautifully floral bouquet, the Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Lavrottes 2021 is a pure delight, exuding fresh and refined aromas. Crafted from 50-year-old vines rooted in a rocky limestone terroir and vinified with whole clusters, this Pinot Noir embodies exceptional finesse, elegance, and sophistication. Delicate scents of rose and violet are layered with hints of tea and sandalwood, all seamlessly woven into a suave, complex, and sapid structure. A masterpiece of winemaking, available only in limited quantities!

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, vinified as whole grapes, with twice-daily punching of the cap for 2 weeks.
Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts, malolactic fermentation in rooms.
Aged on lees in barrels without racking, with stirring and no SO2 for 16 months.

Color:

Deep, brilliant red.

Nose:

Soft aromas of rose and violet mingled with hints of tea and sandalwood.

Palate:

Suave and delicate, this flawlessly elegant cuvée unfurls a complex, seductive texture of great freshness.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Rack of lamb with rosemary, veal filet mignon en cocotte, grilled beef, lamb navarin.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Philippe Pacalet is a rare gem in Burgundy, crafting wines that few have the privilege to experience. An ultra-sensitive winemaker, he translates the essence of Burgundy with precision and elegance, employing natural vinification methods with whole-cluster fermentation, no added sulfur, and extended aging.

Following in the footsteps of his mentors Marcel Lapierre and Jules Chauvet, Pacalet creates biodynamic wines that blend mastery and artistry, offering a pure reflection of Burgundy's finest terroirs—terroirs he has been exploring for over two decades.

Awarded 2 stars in the RVF Guide, his wines, known for their unparalleled finesse and precision, are among the most coveted across their appellations.