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Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: fresh cherry, raspberry, wild herbs, light mineral

Palate: red cherry, pomegranate, light tannin, clean mineral finish

Pacalet's Villages is a textbook natural Beaujolais-Villages: fresh, crunchy fruit, wild-herb lift and the natural wine energy of spontaneous fermentation without additions.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Arôme de Lyon Our pick The Observatoire des produits du terroir pairs Arôme de Lyon with whites such as Condrieu or Saint-Joseph and lighter reds such as Beaujolais. A fruity Beaujolais-Villages red echoes the winey notes of its pomace-coated rind.

How to serve Beaujolais-Villages

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Salade de lentilles vertes du Puy, Fromages de chèvre du Beaujolais, Charcuterie en assiette. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Pacalet's Villages bottling sources from trusted Villages-zone growers whose farming aligns with his natural approach. It represents the everyday face of his négociant range.

  1. 2005Beaujolais-Villages first released in the Pacalet négociant range

Facts

Producer
Domaine Christophe Pacalet · visiting guide
Grapes
Gamay
Classification
Beaujolais-Villages AOC
Oak
Old barrels 6-8 months, no sulphur
ABV
12.5%
Price
€14-20 at retail
Drinking window
2-6 from vintage
First vintage
2005
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Beaujolais-Villages

What does Beaujolais-Villages taste like?

On the nose, fresh cherry, raspberry, wild herbs, light mineral. On the palate, red cherry, pomegranate, light tannin, clean mineral finish. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Pacalet's Villages is a textbook natural Beaujolais-Villages: fresh, crunchy fruit, wild-herb lift and the natural wine energy of spontaneous fermentation without additions.

When should I drink Beaujolais-Villages?

Drink 2-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Beaujolais-Villages?

Salade de lentilles vertes du Puy is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fromages de chèvre du Beaujolais and Charcuterie en assiette. Fresh acidity and light body complement the earthy, nutty lentil salad.

Is Beaujolais-Villages vegan?

Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.

What grapes are in Beaujolais-Villages?

The blend is Gamay. The wine is classified as Beaujolais-Villages AOC.

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