COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Philippe Pacalet
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Pommard Premier Cru Les Epenots 2022 from Philippe Pacalet is a red wine from Burgundy, France, made from 100% Pinot Noir. Philippe Pacalet, a winemaker with a deep family history in the region, is known for his commitment to organic viticulture and natural winemaking practices. He works with grower families, utilizing hand-harvested grapes. This specific wine comes from the Les Epenots Premier Cru vineyard, characterized by its clay soil composition. The 2022 vintage is noted for its concentrated profile, with tight tannins and high acidity, suggesting good aging potential. Pacalet's approach often involves indigenous yeasts and minimal intervention to express the unique terroir of each appellation.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€225
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard blend: 10% Petit Epenots, 90% Grands Epenots.
Fact 02
Clay soil is a defining characteristic of Les Epenots.
Fact 03
Harvest began August 28th, 2022.
Fact 04
Minimal new oak usage (2%) in 2022.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Pommard Premier Cru Les Epenots 2022 undergoes a winemaking process focused on natural expression. Vinification begins with a 5-day whole bunch maceration, followed by fermentation with indigenous yeasts for approximately 15 days, with one daily punch-down. Fermentation temperatures range from 17 to 31 degrees Celsius. The wine is then aged for 15 to 18 months in barrels that have been used 1 to 3 times. For the 2022 vintage, 2% new oak was utilized. Prior to bottling, the wines are transferred to stainless steel tanks a week before the subsequent harvest.
