Pommard
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The season begins with a mild and dry winter, leading to an early start to the growing cycle. A significant episode of frost occurred on the Chardonnay on April 5 then on the Pinot Noir on April 14, causing a harvest loss (30% to 50%). A cooling at the beginning of June leads to capricious flowering. This causes runoff and further reduces yields while concentrating the aromas. The hot summer induces water stress in certain places which delays the maturity of the grapes. Because the berries are small and few number, the sugar level in the grapes is naturally high but the lack of water helped maintain good acidity.
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 (Chanlins, Refènes, Grands Poisots, Cras, En Moigelot et La Croix Planet). 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
50% whole berries, 50 % destemmed grappes
Finning: no
Filtration : yes
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 20 days
17 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 30% 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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