Philippe Pacalet

The instinct of living wine

A free-spirited winemaker in the heart of Burgundy

A key figure in Burgundy's natural wine scene, Philippe Pacalet has been forging his own unique path for years. Based in Beaune , he doesn't come from a traditional family estate, but rather from a personal and radical vision: to vinify freely, without artifice, allowing the grapes and the terroir to speak for themselves. Heir to the spirit of the great names of natural wine , he breaks free from conventions, works on a human scale , and creates wines that captivate both amateurs and connoisseurs alike.

The vine and the wine as a single organism

Pacalet works with micro-parcels, using grapes from vines cultivated according to organic and biodynamic principles. The harvest is done by hand ; the grapes arrive at the winery intact, like a living material to be nurtured. No additives , no yeasts, no filtration or fining: only indigenous yeasts guide slow and precise fermentations. Each vintage thus becomes the pure expression of its terroir, a balance of fruit, texture, and energy.

Vibrant vintages, balancing finesse and character

Philippe Pacalet defies regional boundaries with his wines: Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy 2020 and 2022 , taut and saline, with hints of wet stone and citrus zest; Monthélie , more caressing, with a palate of cherry and violet, maintaining a precise and ethereal structure; and even Cornas 2019, which reveals a refined, vibrant Syrah, driven by the minerality and freshness of the granite soils. Each bottle is an invitation to patience and emotion, the hallmark of great, living wines.