The Paquet family has owned properties in Burgundy since the early 1950's. Agnès Paquet took over the vineyards and set up her Domaine in 2000 after completing her wine business studies in Beaune. The estate is located in the remote village of Meloisey, in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune right near the village of Auxey-Duresses. She conducts every aspect of the winemaking process, from vine to bottle. The micro-production of her wines, combined with her status as a darling of France's three Michelin Star "Somms" (from the restaurants of Alain Ducasse, Anne-Sophie Pic and Joël Robuchon) allows us to realize how lucky we are to feature these beautiful wines.

This Premier Cru, made from 100% Chardonnay, pours a light gold in the glass. The nose is expressive with flavors of apples, citrus fruits and stone. There is a subtle dough and spice note reminiscent of apple pie that intrigues the senses. On the palate, the wine exhibits beautiful tension with a strong, focused acidity. The fruit is very pure and clean; crystalline. "Les Perrières" refers to little stones, or pebbles, and that mineral essence is beautifully captured in the wine. The flavors are refreshing, focused and concentrated which bodes well for the ageability of the wine, though it would be a challenge to not drink it now, it is that delicious!