Monthelie Chateau Gaillard Blanc Premier Cru 2022The 2022 Monthlie Chteau Gaillard Premier Cru Blanc from Philippe Pacalet showcases both the distinctive character of this under appreciated premier cru and Pacalet's naturalist winemaking philosophy. The nose is bright and expressive, offering fresh citrus fruits and white peach notes, complemented by delicate white flowers and a pronounced mineral character typical of the site's limestone rich soils. The aromatic profile reflects both the ripeness

it finishes with great elegance and finesse

The 2014 La Conseillante has a well-defined bouquet with brambly red berry fruit

This wine brilliantly captures both the generous nature of Meursault Limozin and Pacalet's commitment to allowing terroir expression through minimal intervention in what proved to be an excellent vintage

showing Pacalet’s signature clarity despite Corton’s naturally deeper

A barrel sample

it's not immediately clear that this is necessarily going to better harmonize with time even though I have indicated about when I estimate the tannins will have mostly subsided

all wrapped in a precise

roasted quail and freshwater fish

very finely grained tannins and an epically long

although there is clearly the fruit to soak that up

fine-grained tannins and finishing long and fragrant

Appellation: Gigondas AOC