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Portraits, interviews and cellar visits dedicated to Philippe Pacalet, from the most recent to the oldest.

The six Philippe Pacalet wines tasted at Vinòforum in September 2026
Photograph published by Di Testa e Di Gola

Di Testa e Di Gola

17 September 2026

Pinot noir according to Philippe Pacalet: Burgundy at Vinòforum

Maria Rosaria Ruocco reports on a tasting of Philippe Pacalet’s 2024 wines led by Daniele Balan at Vinòforum on 7 September 2026. Article in Italian.

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2027

Three stars in the Guide vert 2027

La Revue du vin de France awards Maison Philippe Pacalet three stars in its Guide vert 2027.

View on La Revue du vin de France ↗

2023

Philippe Pacalet, 19th best winemaker in France

Interview by Ella Lister on the occasion of the Figaro Vin ranking of the best winegrowers in France, where Philippe Pacalet appears in 19th place.

Read on Le Figaro Vin ↗
Philippe Pacalet serving wine with a wine thief during a cellar tasting
Photograph published by Le Journal Pépites

Le Journal Pépites

16 March 2026

The wines of Philippe Pacalet

A cellar visit and profile of Philippe Pacalet, published in the journal of the Pépites wine club.

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Reno Pacalet in the cellar of the Philippe Pacalet house, photograph published by Burgundy Report
Portrait of Reno Pacalet published by Burgundy Report

Burgundy Report

January 8, 2026

Philippe Pacalet, vintage 2024

Report by Bill Nanson after a tasting with Reno Pacalet in Beaune, October 6, 2025, dedicated to the house's 2024 vintage. Article reserved for subscribers.

Read on Burgundy Report ↗
Portrait of Philippe Pacalet in front of vines, photograph published by Le Figaro Vin
Studio Lazareff, photograph published by Le Figaro Vin

Le Figaro Vin

January 4, 2026

His methods and the secrets of his success: meet Philippe Pacalet, a pioneer of small-scale négociant winemaking in Burgundy

Leo Dezeustre profiles Philippe Pacalet, covering his years at Prieuré-Roch, the founding of the maison in 2001, whole-bunch fermentation, ageing in previously used barrels and a tasting of the 2024 wines during maturation.

Read on Le Figaro Vin ↗
Portrait of Philippe Pacalet in front of vines, photograph published by Les Echos
Emmanuel Ortiz / Divergence, photography published by Les Echos

Les Echos Week-End

December 9, 2025

Beaujolais: Philippe Pacalet, a very natural winemaker

Gérard Muteaud profiles Philippe Pacalet, his founding of a small négociant winery in Beaune in 2001 and his place in natural winemaking. Registration is required to read the full article.

Read on Les Echos Week-End ↗
Philippe Pacalet between two rows of barrels, photograph published by Burgundy Report
Photograph published by Burgundy Report

Burgundy Report

February 17, 2025

Philippe Pacalet, vintage 2023

Bill Nanson reports on his tasting with Philippe Pacalet in Beaune, December 5, 2024, around the 2023 vintage. Article reserved for subscribers.

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Philippe Pacalet tasting a wine near a barrel in the cellar, photograph published by Tanin
Studio Lazareff, photograph published by Tanin

Tanin

November 1, 2024

Burgundy by Philippe Pacalet

Laurent Vuillaume explores the maison’s work and tastes a dozen wines across several vintages and the village, premier cru and grand cru classifications. He discusses whole-bunch fermentation and the balance of the white wines.

Read on Tanin ↗
Philippe Pacalet throwing a piece of rock into the vineyards, photograph published by Le Figaro Vin
Studio Lazareff / SDP, photograph published by Le Figaro Vin

Le Figaro Vin

June 20, 2022

Philippe Pacalet, emblematic figure of the Burgundian vineyard

Interview by Alicia Dorey: the beginnings in 2001, the work with partner winegrowers, the use of sulfur and the maturation of the wines.

Read on Le Figaro Vin ↗
Philippe Pacalet behind several bottles during the visit of Wine Spectator
Photograph published by Wine Spectator

Wine Spectator

February 15, 2018

A Day of Contrasts in Beaune, Part I

Cellar visit by Bruce Sanderson and overview of the 2016 vintage: “Micro-Négociant Philippe Pacalet makes wines of clarity and focus”. Article partly reserved for subscribers.

Read on Wine Spectator ↗
Estate archives, 2015

2015

Maison Philippe Pacalet – Beaune

Visit by Bill Nanson in May 2015: Philippe Pacalet's journey, the Beaune cellars and the tasting of the 2014s in maturation.

Read on Burgundy Report ↗