Pommard "Clos des Ursulines" - Monopole
Domaine du Pavillon
Situation
Côte de Beaune
Level
AOC Village
Grape variety
Pinot noir
The “Clos des Ursulines”, a peaceful haven dotted with centuries-old pine trees, is located at the heart of Pommard. It is undoubtedly this tranquillity that once enchanted the nuns from the Ursuline convent who were the first owners of the estate. This almost 4-hectare (9.8 acre) “monopole” is located at the southern end of the Pommard appellation toward Volnay. Thanks to its unique terroir, this wine challenges the widely spread myth that Pommard wines are more “masculine”.
Tasting
This Pommard "Clos des Ursulines" reveals a fruity nose redolent of cherry, blackcurrant and fig. Over the years these aromas will evolve toward notes of coffee and leather. Full and round on the palate with ripe tannins and rich, but not heavy, substance. This wine is powerful and well-structured yet remains subtle, elegant and almost "feminine" due to the vineyard’s proximity to Volnay. The finish is silky and velvety.
Food/wine pairing
Serve with exquisitely prepared red meats, feathered game and wine sauces.
Serving and keeping
Serve between 16 and 17°C (60°F - 63°F).
This wine may be laid down for 5 to 7 years or more.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Parcel size: 3.75 ha (9.2 acres)
Situation: Southern limit of Pommard
Exposure: East/South-East
Soil: Calcareous clay with white marls
Average age of the vine: 30 to 40 years
Nb of bottles produced per year: 18 000 on average
Vinification
Harvest: Handpicked
Vatting: Temperature-controlled conical oak vats
Vatting time: 20 to 28 days
Ageing
Ageing: In oak barrels 100%
Ageing time: 14 to 16 months
Proportion of new barrels: 20% to 30%
WINE REVIEW ON LINE (June 16, 2020)
90/100
James Suckling.com (February 12th, 2019)
2017 Burgundy : A nuanced, terroir-driven vintage: 91/100
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