Philippe Pacalet Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2013

Philippe Pacalet’s Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2013 is a beautifully poised expression of one of Burgundy’s most refined Grand Cru sites, showing the purity and precision that have made Pacalet a name to watch among Pinot Noir lovers. Sourced from a revered corner of Gevrey-Chambertin, it captures the elegance of old-school Burgundy while offering a thoughtful alternative to the region’s most coveted—and often hardest to find—Grand Crus.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this wine promises a bright, graceful profile rather than sheer power, with a perfume of wild strawberry, Seville orange, limestone, and rose petals. The aromas are lifted and precise, giving the wine an expressive, almost crystalline character. On the palate, it opens with ripe, candied red fruit before settling into fine tannins, vivid minerality, and a long, refined finish. The texture is elegant and focused, with enough structure to age well; while already charming in its youth, it should reward cellaring over the next 10–15 years and beyond in a good cellar.

Production
Ruchottes-Chambertin is one of the most mineral-driven Grand Cru climats in Gevrey-Chambertin, where limestone-rich soils help shape wines of finesse, tension, and aromatic lift. Philippe Pacalet is known for a sensitive, low-intervention approach that aims to preserve site character and varietal purity, allowing the nuances of the terroir to come through clearly in the finished wine.

Food & Serving
This is a superb match for refined dishes such as roast duck, quail, pigeon, mushroom risotto, truffle pasta, or gently prepared game birds. Serve at 15–17°C, and consider decanting for 30–60 minutes if drinking young to allow the aromatics and structure to open fully.

Producer
Philippe Pacalet is one of Burgundy’s most respected micro-négociants, admired for his deeply terroir-focused, natural-leaning style and his ability to craft wines of impressive finesse and transparency. Coming from a family with strong roots in the region, he has built a reputation for expressive, site-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that appeals to collectors seeking purity, energy, and a modern interpretation of classic Burgundy.

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