Philippe Pacalet is a Burgundy winemaker who trained under Marcel Lapierre and uses no added yeasts or sulfur, letting the grapes do the work. This is his straightforward village-level Gevrey-Chambertin — serious Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy's most famous towns, at a fraction of the top-vineyard price.
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Drink windowDrinking well (2024–2032)
Typical retail~$75
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