Enologist and nephew of Marcel Lapierre, Philippe Pacalet has been producing top-quality wines since 2001. The key to the success of his négociant business is his desire to best express the terroir, his meticulous vinifications, non-interventionist methods and his discerning use of minimal doses of sulphur. His extremely natural wines have stunning balance and for the most part, excellent aging potential.

Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru is one of the flagships of the Côte de Nuits, a terroir far better known for its red wines than for its rare whites. The Les Damodes climat lies at the northern limit of the appellation, close to Vosne-Romanée, set on east- and north-east-facing slopes. The pale, limestone-rich clay-marl soils, studded with stones, ensure excellent drainage and contribute real mineral tension. Once the grapes reach peak ripeness, they are harvested in small crates and undergo rigorous sorting. Fermentation then occurs spontaneously through a slow, natural process. The wine is subsequently aged for 12 months in oak casks before bottling without fining or filtration.
The pale yellow hue is graced with golden glints. The precise, elegant nose reveals white flowers, flintstone and ripe citrus, lifted by a discreet buttery and lightly smoky note. On the palate, a taut, lively attack opens onto a silky texture with impressive concentration, shaped by yellow fruit and fresh almond and leading into a saline, persistent finish.