Pommard 1er Cru "Les Chaponnières"

Pommard has a terroir well suited for red wines. Its wines are among Burgundy’s most robust and tannic. They are more powerful than wines from neighbouring Beaune and Volnay. The Premier Cru Les Chaponnières lies adjacent to the village of Pommard, at the heart of the appellation, where the slopes are gentle and the vines - exclusively Pinot Noir - face east and slightly south. "Chaponnières" lies just below "Les Rugiens Bas." But, as always in Burgundy, proximity is not necessarily synonymous with similarity.

Tasting

With its delicate nose, it offers aromas of berries, enhanced by soft, spicy notes. The palate is structured and elegant with well-integrated tannins. A discrete hint of oak complements this wine’s lovely aromatic length.

Food/wine pairing

Pair with finely cooked red meat dishes, feathered game, dishes in red wine sauce, even slightly spicy dishes. It also goes well with classic cheeses.

Serving and keeping

Serve between 16 and 17°C (60°F - 63°F)
This wine may be laid down for 5 to 10 years or more.

Vintages

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The vineyard

Soil: Brown/red limestone

Vinification

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%