Collection: Worldwide Exclusive Barrel Project With Philippe Pacalet

Nothing gives us more pleasure than our exclusive barrel projects, which have taken us on a journey all around the world, from St Émilion to Napa, Italian Cab Franc to Burgundy Aligoté. This next opportunity is another special one.

Following last year’s world-first, crowd-funded barrel of syndicate-labelled Vosne-Romanée, Philippe Pacalet has again allowed us access to his cellars, to choose a cuvée from the 2023 vintage... We’ve selected a particular barrel of gorgeous, sexy Pommard 1er Cru ‘Epenots’. From the finest of Pommard’s crus, Philippe, known for his commitment to organic and biodynamic farming, has coaxed from his 50-year old vines a wines a complex, supremely elegant wine, vibrant and bursting with fruit.

Pacalet’s approach to whole-bunch fermentation has always been eccentric and in 2023 this very much plays to his strength, showcasing refinement and seamless integration. With only 5% new oak employed, the wines maintain a delicate balance, focusing on fruit expression and terroir. Reds spent an extended 14–16 months in barrel, lending complexity and finesse without over-extraction. While not a high-acidity year, his reds balance elegance with structure, offering nuanced profiles that will reward both early enjoyment and further aging.

This will be a special ‘tete de cuvée’, the best of the best, and features a special label exclusively for Syndicate Members. Contact us to secure your share.