2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Meursault
Soil Clay-limestone
Orientation Les Malpoiriers And En La Barre: Southeast; Les Grands Charrons: South
Sites Les Malpoiriers; En la Barre; Les Grands Charrons
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels Pièces
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressing With Light Settling, Followed By Immediate Transfer To Pièce
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Planted at 10,000 vines/ha and farmed sustainably with respect for the environment. Élevage on lees in a reductive style, without racking, with remuages and without SO2 for 14 months.
Tasting Notes Fresh peppermint, verbena, fruit and acacia-flower notes; solar yet fresh, with richness, structure, pleasant bitterness and a savory character
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Medium aging potential, up to approximately 10 years after harvest
Region Meursault
Soil Clay-limestone
Orientation Les Malpoiriers And En La Barre: Southeast; Les Grands Charrons: South
Sites Les Malpoiriers; En la Barre; Les Grands Charrons
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels Pièces
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressing With Light Settling, Followed By Immediate Transfer To Pièce
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Planted at 10,000 vines/ha and farmed sustainably with respect for the environment. Élevage on lees in a reductive style, without racking, with remuages and without SO2 for 13 months. The direct-import 2022 offer additionally reports a 6–8-hour press intended to extract protective tannins, remuage at the end of fermentation without bâtonnage, and that the Meursault Village fruit was harvested before Puligny.
Tasting Notes Fresh peppermint, verbena, citron and acacia-flower notes; solar, fresh and rich, with pleasant bitterness, tannic structure and a savory character
Food Pairing Rich aperitif dishes, fish, poultry, seafood and vegetarian dishes
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Meursault
Soil Clay-limestone; les vireuils du dessus is especially calcareous and les grands charrons is stony and warm
Orientation Les Vireuils Du Dessus: Southeast; Les Grands Charrons: South
Sites Les Vireuils du Dessus; Les Grands Charrons
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels Pièces
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressing With Light Settling, Followed By Immediate Transfer To Pièce
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Planted at 10,000 vines/ha and farmed sustainably with respect for the environment. Élevage on lees in a reductive style, without racking, with remuages and without SO2 for 13 months.
Tasting Notes Rich, structured and fresh; toasted hazelnut reduction with peppermint, verbena, citron and acacia-flower notes, plus a savory palate shaped by pleasant bitterness
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Meursault
Soil Clay-limestone; les vireuils du dessus is especially calcareous and les grands charrons is stony and warm
Orientation Les Vireuils Du Dessus: Southeast; Les Grands Charrons: South
Vineyard Yield 35 hL/ha
Sites Les Vireuils du Dessus; Limozin; Les Grands Charrons
Vine Age 45
Fermentation Vessels Pièces
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressing With Light Settling, Followed By Immediate Transfer To Pièce
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Planted at 10,000 vines/ha and farmed sustainably with respect for the environment. Élevage on lees in a reductive style, without racking, with remuages and without SO2 for 13 months.
Tasting Notes Rich and fresh; toasted hazelnut reduction with peppermint, verbena, citron and acacia-flower notes, plus a savory palate shaped by pleasant bitterness
Sources: www.philippe-pacalet.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2018 / 750ml | CHF 1,740.41Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2017 / 750ml | CHF 1,437.73Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
12, rue de Chaumergy, 21200 Beaune, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 80 25 91 00
Owner
Philippe Pacalet
Cellarmaster
Philippe Pacalet