2024 Burgundy with maverick micro-negociant Philippe Pacalet – Wednesday 11th February

Few names evoke the same level of devotion among Burgundy lovers as Philippe Pacalet. A master of transparency, Philippe has, over the last two decades, carved out something of a cult following as one of the most inventive of Burgundy’s new wave of micro-négociants via a range of high-precision, low-intervention wines.

Former estate manager at Domaine Prieuré-Roch, Pacalet set out on his own in 2001, quickly making a name for himself via a model that sees him partnering with various organic and biodynamic growers to make a range of wines at his small-scale winery. There, Pacalet follows a minimal-intervention approach via whole-bunch fermentation, ageing in old oak, natural yeasts, and minimal use of sulphur. The resultant wines, spanning a variety of communes, are characterised by energy and intensity, their captivating aromatics and seductive freshness harnessing a certain ‘funky’ purity.

Having joined the family estate in 2019, Philippe’s son Réno is now carving his own path, launching a separate range late last year. With their importer Wine Source, we are thrilled to welcome both Philippe and Réno to the Club to tell us more about their respective approaches. We will taste a range of wines from the nascent 2024 vintage – a year defined by historically low yields but fine aromatic clarity and saline precision – as well as a trio of evolving vintages.

This is a rare opportunity to explore how a shared winemaking philosophy of indigenous yeasts and strict terroir expression manifests across wines made by two generations. Do join us for what should be a fascinating evening.

The wines we will be tasting:
2024 Maranges Blanc, Reno Pacalet
2024 Auxey-Duresses Blanc, Reno Pacalet
2024 Auxey-Duresses Rouge, Reno Pacalet
2024 Beaune Les Beaux Fougets, Cuvée Aria Rouge, Reno Pacalet
2024 Ladoix Blanc, Philippe Pacalet
2024 Meursault, Philippe Pacalet
2024 Gevrey Chambertin, Philippe Pacalet
2024 Pommard, Philippe Pacalet
2024 Nuits-St-Georges, 1er cru Aux Argillas, Philippe Pacalet
2023 Maranges, 1er cru La Fussière, Reno Pacalet
2021 Nuits-St-Georges, 1er Cru Aux Argillas, Philippe Pacalet
2020 Gevrey Chambertin, 1er Cru Petite Chapelle, Philippe Pacalet

Wednesday 11th February
St. James’s Room
18:30 –  Welcome reception
19:00 – Masterclass starts
20:30 – Masterclass ends

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