Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru 'Les Petits Monts', Philippe Pacalet, 2023
Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru 'Les Petits Monts', Philippe Pacalet, 2023
- Red Still
- Pinot Noir
- Organic
- Biodynamic
Please note, en primeur wines are not available duty paid until they arrive in the UK
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Est. delivery in 2026
The 2023 vintage marks another impressive chapter for Domaine Pacalet. Known for their commitment to organic and biodynamic farming, the domaine continues to refine their hallmark style of elegance and purity. In a year characterised by both quality and quantity, the wines reflect exceptional concentration and precision.
"This high-elevation site adjacent to Cros Parantoux yields small berries and intense flavors. The 2023 vintage offers an aromatic bouquet of red berries, cinnamon, and violets. On the palate, refined tannins, vibrant cherries, and balanced spice lead to exceptional length and freshness."
Our note
Pacalet’s approach to whole-bunch fermentation can sometimes lend a rustic edge, but this vintage reveals no such characteristics, 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, the whites shine with freshness and depth, and the reds balance elegance with structure, offering nuanced profiles that will reward both early enjoyment and further aging.
Pacalet features as one of the Top 15 Négociants & Cooperatives in Tim Atkin's Burgundy 2023 Special Report.
What the critics say:
"This comes from the corner of Richebourg and Cros Parantoux, as if Les Petits Monts alone wasn't a good enough address! Plus the vines here are about 60 years old. This is exceedingly fresh, notably concentrated and super spicy. Focused by grippy acidity and generous layers of nudging tannins, there is every bit as much structure here as there is gently ripe fruit. If I had to pick just one wine from this cellar in this vintage, this would be it."


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