Burgundy 2021 – P–R

Lise and Luc Pavelot

For the rest of these alphabetically grouped tasting articles, and more general articles on Burgundy 2021, see our guide. Above, Jon Wyand's portrait of Lise and Luc Pavelot.

The 108 tasting notes are grouped alphabetically by producer (sur)name and within those groups are ordered whites before reds, ascending from generic through village, premiers and grands crus. You can change the order within groups as you prefer using the menu below.

Domaine Agnès Paquet (Auxey-Duresses)

Dom Agnès Paquet 2021 Auxey-Duresses

Admirable fruit and zest – good composition and very refreshing without being mean. (JR)

Drink
2023
2029
£141 per case of 6 ib Stannary Wine
16.5

Dom Agnès Paquet, Les Hoz 2021 Auxey-Duresses

A little more intense than the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, but similarly salty. Mouth-watering tension and a very nice slight grip to the texture. Intense salty-citrus finish that is impressive in this vintage. (JH)

Drink
2024
2028
£145 per case of 6 ib Haynes Hanson & Clark
16.5

Dom Agnès Paquet 2021 Auxey-Duresses

Very pale garnet. Light and fragrant – true to appellation but some may find this precise wine a little too light. Pretty. A red wine to drink with fish? (JR)

Drink
2025
2033
£141 per case of 6 ib Stannary Wine
16

Dom Agnès Paquet 2021 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune

Light cherry red. Smells fragrant and juicy with wild strawberries and a touch floral. Tight, bright and refreshing. Again, not for those who prefer ripe roundness but it’s scented and mouth-watering with refined tannins. (JH)

Drink
2024
2027
£218 per case of 12 ib Haynes Hanson & Clark
15.5

Dom Agnès Paquet, Les Hoz 2021 Auxey-Duresses

Lightish cherry red. So fragrant. Delicate and pretty in its red fruits. More intense than the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune and with greater persistence. Tannins are firm but balanced with the fruit. (JH)

Drink
2025
2029
£265 per case of 12 ib Haynes Hanson & Clark
16

Domaine Joseph Pascal (Puligny-Montrachet)

The Pascal estate (formerly Dom Jean Pascal et Fils) has changed its name this year to that of the latest...