2022 Philippe Pacalet, Puligny Montrachet

Burgundy, France | 100% Chardonnay

Puligny-Montrachet is famous for making the most elegant and precise Chardonnay in the world—it’s where the wine feels structured, pure, and intensely mineral. Philippe Pacalet, with his signature natural approach, captures that classic Puligny tension while adding his unique sense of vibrant energy.

The 2022 vintage was known for providing both richness and freshness, a perfect balance for white Burgundy. Pacalet sources his grapes from several key spots, including some sites near the Grand Crus, which explains the wine's depth and sophisticated profile.

When you smell this wine, the first thing you’ll notice is its purity: bright notes of lemon zest, green apple, and white peach are lifted by a clear, sharp scent of crushed chalk or wet stone. It often has a subtle, attractive hint of almonds or a light spice from the minimal use of oak, but the fruit and mineral notes are always center stage. This is a textbook example of classy white Burgundy that is simply delicious to drink now, perfectly pairing with anything from seared scallops to roast chicken.