Philippe Pacalet Pommard 1er Cru Les Arvelets 2017

Overview

Pommard 1er Cru Les Arvelets 2017 by Philippe Pacalet is a natural Pinot Noir showcasing the structure and elegance of Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune. Hailing from the prestigious Premier Cru Les Arvelets, this wine combines aromatic complexity, minerality, and refined tannins. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in used oak without racking, it balances ripe red fruit, subtle spice, and vibrant freshness. Limited production, contains minimal sulfites, making it ideal for collectors and contemplative tasting.

Wine History

The 2017 vintage in Burgundy experienced a cool spring followed by a warm, balanced summer, enabling gradual and harmonious grape ripening. For Premier Cru Les Arvelets, Philippe Pacalet selected high-quality parcels, maintaining his micro-négociant philosophy: collaborating with growers practicing organic and biodynamic viticulture without owning vineyards. The result is a wine that faithfully reflects the Pommard terroir and the producer’s natural approach. Contains sulfites.

Vineyard Philosophy

Vineyards in Les Arvelets are managed with natural and biodynamic viticulture, hand-harvested, and low-yield to ensure healthy, ripe grapes. Pacalet aims to highlight the terroir’s characteristics: minerality, freshness, and aromatic complexity. Every harvest is closely observed to allow the grapes to fully express their potential, producing wines that communicate their origin and vintage. Contains minimal sulfites.

Winemaking Approach

In the cellar, Philippe Pacalet applies minimal intervention. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts, without racking, and aging in used oak preserves fruit purity. Sulfur dioxide is added minimally, sufficient to stabilize without altering natural expression. This approach allows Pommard 1er Cru Les Arvelets 2017 to show depth, structure, and aging potential, with elegant tannins and a persistent finish.

Tasting Notes and Pairings

Color: deep ruby red with garnet reflections.
Nose: aromas of ripe cherries and raspberries, subtle spices, and mineral earthy notes.
Palate: elegant and structured, silky tannins, balanced fruit and freshness, long harmonious finish.
Pairings: pairs with red meat, roasts, game, and aged cheeses. Also excellent solo to appreciate Premier Cru complexity and finesse.

Technical Sheet

• Region: Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Pommard

• Denomination: Pommard 1er Cru Les Arvelets

• Producer: Philippe Pacalet

• Vintage: 2017

• Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir

• Soil: calcareous-clay typical of Pommard

• Viticulture: natural, biodynamic

• Harvest: manual

• Vinification: indigenous yeasts, aged in used oak, no racking

• SO₂ added: minimal

• Production: limited

• Alcohol: 13.5% vol.

• Serving temperature: 16–18 °C

• Contains sulfites