Pommard
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After a cold and dry start to the year, temperatures rose quickly at the end of March, triggering a rapid resumption of the growing cycle. A few morning frosts impacted part of the vineyard at the end of April but without major damage. The flowering period takes place in a few days at the beginning of June in superb weather. The summer is hot and sunny but delivers some welcome storm rain to help the plant enter the veraison stage. The harvest takes place at the beginning of September with ideal weather and impeccable health quality of the grapes.
Vineyard
Planted in a terroir with very different natures of soil, we have to choose a style without underestimate the entire and even a little bit rustic character which corresponds to the wines from Pommard when they are young. We chose to produce an elegant wine with the vineyards located mainly in the hillsides (Vignots, Noizons, Chanlins and Vaumuriens). The nature of the soil is mainly brown and limestone. The grapes from several plots are blended in the tanks.
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : Calcareous clay
Vinification
100% Pinot Noir
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are carefully sorted in order to keep only the healthy grapes at an optimal ripeness
30% whole berries, 70 % destemmed grappes
Finning: no
Filtration : yes
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 18 days
15 months (whose 4 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 28% of new oak)
13,5% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
The fruity nose opens with blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry. The body is full and generous with a very beautiful tannic and persistent structure.
Food pairings
Ideal with grilled beef or jugged poultries. Can be served also with cheeses such as Epoisses or Soumaintrain.
temperature
17-19°C
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