Philippe Pacalet, Cornas 2016 SPAIN About the cider house:

About the cider house:

with earl grey and soy sauce coming through

All the wines are fermented naturally in stainless steel vat and the reds are aged in oak for a very long time

I specifically selected this wine to feature in a social media post discussing the surprising nature of how poorly the wine press reported on this harvest

Philippe Pacalet, Cornas 2016 SPAIN About the cider house:Philippe Pacalet is a celebrated winemaker based in Burgundy, France, known for his dedication to low intervention winemaking and his deep respect for terroir. Mentored by his uncle, the legendary Marcel Lapierre, Pacalet has developed a winemaking philosophy that emphasizes minimal intervention and organic viticulture. He sources grapes from select vineyards across Burgundy, including prestigious appellations such as Gevrey Chambertin and Puligny