Philippe Pacalet - Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru - Aux Argillas - Red - 2021

Wine:

The 2021 red Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Argillas, crafted from 60-year-old vines rooted in a limestone base, is nurtured with care and a subtle touch of oak, capturing the elegance of its distinguished terroir. Defined by precision, depth, and a saline character, it unfolds intense black fruit notes, complemented by exotic wood, rose, wildflowers, and a hint of spice. Its tannic structure is rich yet balanced, offering a savory and refined taste. This wine is a promise of greatness, warranting patience for its full expression to unfold.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, vinified as whole grapes, with twice-daily punching down for 3 weeks.
Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts, malolactic fermentation in rooms.
Aged on lees,without racking, with SO2-free riddling for 16 months.

Color:

Bright, intense red.

Nose:

A bouquet of rose and wild flowers, underlined by black fruit aromas and a touch of exotic wood.

Palate:

Both precise and profound, this cuvée reveals a finely structured tannic backbone, delivering a wine of remarkable finesse, depth, and refinement.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Veal sweetbreads, roast poularde, 7-hour lamb shoulder.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033, and even longer for enthusiasts.

This is a rare estate, one few have the privilege to access. Philippe Pacalet is a deeply sensitive winemaker who captures the essence of Burgundy with remarkable precision and elegance, using the most natural methods possible—whole-cluster fermentation, no added sulfur, and extended aging.

Following in the footsteps of his mentors Marcel Lapierre and Jules Chauvet, he crafts wines under organic practices, balancing technical mastery with pure aesthetics. Each bottle is a true reflection of the great Burgundian terroirs he has explored for more than twenty years.

Awarded 2 stars by the French wine guide RVF, his exquisite wines—renowned for their silky texture and incomparable precision—are among the most sought-after in their appellations.