b'MAISON PHILIPPE PACALETESTABLISHED: 2001OWNER & WINEMAKER: Philippe PacaletCOMMUNE: Beaune (winerys location)SIZE OF ESTATE: 32 acresPhilippe is the nephew of Marcel Lapierre, a legendary natural winemaker in Beaujolais, and the direct protg of Jules Chauvet, godfather of natural wine.AfterJulespassedawayin1989Philippedecidedto branch out on his own.He worked at Domaine Prieur Roch for 10 years, having interviewed with Henry-Frdric Roch, who has been the co-manager of Domaine de la Romane-Conti since 1993.In 2001 Philippe started making his own wine with the first vintages releasing in 2002.In 2006 he moved into his winery in Beaune.Philippebelievesinpreservingthelandforthenext generation and intervenes as little as possible, utilizing an organic approach.All wines are made the same wayno battonage, once in the spring he rolls the barrels.Aging on the lees.Oak is 1st-3rd fill, usually 2nd-3rd.PhilippePacaletsinterestinSyrahstemsbacktothe 1980s when he visited the Rhne Valley while engaged incivilservice.Therehediscoveredthewinesand befriendedseveralwinemakers,includingThierry Allemand in Cornas, who he was stationed with.12'