Domaine Philippe Pacalet - Côte-Rôtie - 2021 - Côte-Rôtie

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Red wine

Description

The color presents itself with beautiful intensity, a deep garnet color with brilliant ruby ​​highlights.
The nose is distinguished and elegant. It opens with marked floral aromas, dominated by violet, the appellation's emblematic signature. Next, notes of black and stone fruits emerge, subtly enhanced by a touch of sweet spices, black pepper, and a smoky, almost graphite-like minerality.
The attack is silky, with beautiful tension. The palate is both velvety and structured, supported by fine but well-present tannins. The body is elegant, with a remarkable balance between the controlled power of the vintage and the freshness characteristic of the Pacalet style.
The finish is long, spicy, and saline, with a lingering floral aftertaste.

Additional informations

World icon Country :  France
Pin icon Regions :  Vallée du Rhône
Glass icon Appellation :  Côte-Rôtie
Sugar icon Sugar level :  Dry wine
Grappe icon Grape variety :  Syrah
Cultivation icon Type of culture :  Reasoned agriculture

Know a bit more about the domain

Philippe Pacalet learned winemaking at a very early age from his uncle Marcel Lapierre, an iconic figure in the field of natural wine. He further developed this approach during his oenology studies, notably by writing a thesis on indigenous yeasts under the supervision of Jules Chauvet, a pioneer in sulfur-free winemaking.
In 1991, he became manager of the Prieuré Roch estate in Nuits-Saint-Georges, where he applied organic viticulture and sulfur-free, whole-bunch vinification, contrary to the Burgundian practices of the time.
In 2001, he founded his own wine merchant company. Rather than purchasing vines, he established leases with owners and fully controlled the vineyard work in the cellar. He favored old, fine Pinot Noir vines and cultivated using organic methods. Today, Philippe Pacalet produces wines in around 30 Burgundy and Rhône appellations, ranging from Côte-d'Or to the Rhône Valley (Cornas, Condrieu, Côte-Rôtie). He produces around 70,000 bottles per year and employs around a dozen people.

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