Agnès Paquet - Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Perrières 2013
15,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
2*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"Overlooking the village of Saint-Aubin, this 5.24-hectare south-facing vineyard takes its name from an old quarry where thin slabs of limestone were once extracted. Agnès Paquet produced a wine from this vineyard that was noted last year and has been widely acclaimed this year. It is praised for its clear, pale gold color, the mineral richness of its nose—where one also detects citrus, white flowers, and toasted hazelnut—and its elegant, taut palate with exceptional length. A remarkable expression of the terroir with well-integrated oak.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2016)
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Eye
golden yellow dress
Nose
aromas of white flowers, citrus, and hazelnuts
Palate
Well-integrated woody notes. Mineral tension. Good length
Serve
at 10-12°C
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with grilled langoustines, fish en papillote, a selection of goat cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15,5/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Agnès Paquet produced her first vintage in Meloisey in 2001 from a family-owned vineyard in Auxey-Duresses. She has masterfully managed her estate and now oversees 12.5 hectares in the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, Auxey-Duresses, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Saint-Aubin, where the vines are tended with care, following organic principles. The whites are crisp and refined, and the reds—partially vinified from whole clusters—are precise and full-bodied. Of note is the production of a house sparkling wine, made using the traditional method and produced exclusively from Aligoté.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2016) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
Overlooking the village of Saint-Aubin, this 5.24-hectare south-facing vineyard takes its name from an old quarry where thin slabs of limestone were once extracted. Agnès Paquet produced a wine from this vineyard that garnered attention last year and has been widely acclaimed this year. Praise is heaped upon its clear, pale gold color, the mineral richness of its nose—where one also detects citrus, white flowers, and toasted hazelnut—and its elegant, taut palate with a rare length. A remarkable expression of the terroir and well-integrated oak.
About the estate:
Agnès Paquet established her winery in 2000 on a plot of land acquired by her family in the 1950s. Located in the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, she cultivates 9.5 hectares of vineyards, most of which are in Melin, a hamlet of Auxey-Duresses. The transition to organic farming is underway.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2021 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
It was to prevent the sale of the family vineyard in Auxey-Duresses that Agnès Paquet, a business school graduate, decided to become a winemaker. She released her first vintage in 2001. Her style consistently emphasizes honesty and freshness, which we greatly appreciate.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16.5/20
Rated: Recommended