# Gevrey-Chambertin (2022)

- **Producer:** Philippe Pacalet
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €110
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, raspberry, red plum, black cherry, black plum, cedar, cloves, vanilla, leather, forest floor, earth

## About this wine

The Philippe Pacalet Gevrey-Chambertin 2022 is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation in Burgundy, France. Philippe Pacalet is known for his natural winemaking approach, emphasizing minimal intervention to allow the terroir to express itself. The grapes are sourced from plots with clay and limestone soils, grown on vines that are approximately 40-50 years old and farmed using biodynamic principles. The 2022 vintage is described as warm and excellent, contributing to the wine's richness and concentration. Pacalet, influenced by his uncle Marcel Lapierre, aims to capture the unique character of each vineyard site.

## Interesting facts

- Grapes are from vines averaging 40-50 years old.
- Fermented with whole clusters and lees.
- No added sulfites during fermentation.
- A natural wine with biodynamic farming practices.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and elegant tannins complement the protein in red meats and game, while its bright acidity can cut through richer sauces. The earthy notes often found in Burgundy Pinot Noir harmonize with mushrooms and herbs.

## Wine making process

The Gevrey-Chambertin 2022 undergoes fermentation in whole clusters with its lees for about four weeks, using natural yeasts and without added sulfites or temperature control. The cap is plunged twice daily. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its fine lees for 15 months in French oak barrels, with a preference for minimal oak influence. The grapes are sourced from biodynamically farmed vineyards.