Pascal Chalon

Pascal Chalon, born in Tulette, a village in the Drôme provençale, grew up in a family of winegrowers. Although his parents donated their produce to the local wine cooperative, Pascal was not destined for winegrowing. After studying economic and social administration, he envisaged a career as a hospital director. However, at the end of the 1990s, he decided to change direction and devote himself to winemaking, taking over some family vines which he cultivates organically. Convinced of the potential of his old vines, some of which are a hundred years old, Pascal Chalon committed himself to organic farming. The grapes are harvested by hand, and the wines are aged in barrels for 12 to 18 months. Rejecting the use of oenological products in the cellar, he ferments with natural yeasts, thus guaranteeing the authenticity of his wines. Pascal Chalon's wines, mostly in the Côtes-du-Rhône appellation, are distinguished by their density and complexity, evoking prestigious crus such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape or Gigondas. His wines are generous and authentic, presenting aromas of black fruits, chocolate and spices, with a structured, velvety palate balanced by the freshness of the fruit. At the helm of Domaine La Grande Ourse, Pascal creates powerful, silky wines such as La Petite Ourse, La Grande Ourse, and Ursa Major. He discreetly but effectively practices biodynamics, producing vibrant and surprising wines. His cuvées are designed to be enjoyed young or aged in the cellar, offering a flexibility appreciated by wine lovers. Pascal Chalon, passionate about his vines and biodynamics, continues to create viticultural marvels that deserve to be discovered and savored.