An impressive 80-year old parcel, lying ideally between Volnay 1er Cru Les Pitures and Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens Haut. The age of the vines insures natural low yields and beautiful concentration.
This wine offers classic, robust Pommard character with great aging potential, along with an accessible and supple palate.
Any optimism we had for a bounteous vintage for 2021 was dashed during les trois terribles of April 6, 7 and 8. With a wet May, strong mildew and oidium pressure flowed and we thought we were looking at another 2013 and we hadn’t had any hail…yet. But with two warm, sunny weeks in August (août fait le moût) our hopes for promising quality returned. Picking began on the 22nd of September and was finished by the 30th. Alcohols were all at about 12 degrees and we lightly chaptalized. We elected to vinify each appellation separately (apart from no Pommard 1er cru Grands Epenots at all) even though most quantities were just two barrels. (18 hl/ha for the reds and 27 hl/ha for the whites). However, we dramatically reduced whole cluster in order to better control temperature in the small vats. The maintenance of proper temperature meant that the total cuvaison duration was normal. Malo was delayed and so bottling for the reds was a few months later than typical. We found that this had the benefit of the wines putting extra weight while maintaining freshness. The results are a true delight for those who like classic ‘old style’ Burgundy. The reds remind us of 2000 (unfortunately with much less generosity!) and the whites like 2001 or 1993.
Situated in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, between Beaune and Volnay, Pommard produces one of the most renowned AOC's of France. The village is surrounded by slopes of densely planted vineyards, at altitudes from 250 to 330m that are oriented east and southeast.
This appellation included 28 Premiers Crus, with the most famous being Les Epenots, Les Rugiens and Les Chanlins.
This Pommard is best served at a temperature between 16 and 18°C. With its structure and concentration it will go ideally with roasted wild fowl and game.
Excellent as well with a Boeuf Bourguignon or Coq au Vin and perfect to accompany stronger cheeses.
