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

Wine:

Highlighted by an elegantly floral bouquet, the 2021 red Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Lavrottes is a pure delight of fresh and noble aromas. This calcareous, very rocky terroir, combined with 50-year-old vines and whole bunch fermentation, produces a pinot of remarkable finesse, elegance, and style. It's a wine with delicate scents of rose and violet, complemented by notes of tea and sandalwood, poured into a smooth, complex, and sapid structure. A masterpiece, available 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 16 and 18°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.

This winery is a rare gem, accessible to very few. Philippe Pacalet is an ultra-sensitive artisan who captures the essence of Burgundy with precision and elegance, employing the most natural winemaking processes possible, including whole cluster fermentation, no sulfur additions, and extended aging.

Following in the footsteps of his mentors, Marcel Lapierre and Jules Chauvet, he produces organically farmed wines that masterfully blend artistry with a perfect reflection of the esteemed Burgundian terroirs he has explored for over two decades.

Awarded 2 stars by the Guide RVF, his exquisite wines, unparalleled in their softness and precision, are among the most sought-after from their appellations.