Posted on 07/06/2021
Discovering Pommard
Pommard is a village in the Côte de Beaune, located between Beaune and Volnay. It has a production area of 341 hectares, 115 of which are Premier Cru, including 28 Premier Crus, such as Pommard 1er Cru Les Pézerolles, Pommard 1er Cru Les Epenots, Pommard 1er Cru Les Chanlins and Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens.
Its geographical position at an altitude of 280 meters, its clay-limestone soils and rich soil enable it to produce some of the most powerful red wines on the coast, full-bodied, racy and concentrated.
The Pommard appellation produces exclusively red wine from the Pinot Noir grape variety . Its color is deep red, even dark purple, with occasional hints of mauve.
This color is also evident on the nose, as the aromatic range of Pommard includes blueberry, blackberry and redcurrant. There are also aromas of plum and concentrated cherry. With age, like many Burgundy wines, Pommard tends towards leather, pepper, chocolate and even bell pepper. Occasionally, bread crust and licorice can be detected.
Some winemakers will advise you to age Pommard. Pommard shows its full splendor after at least five years. On the palate, it's a very powerful, masculine wine, very full-bodied, with well-developed tannins but with a round texture and a delicate, assertive structure. Fruity on the palate, but still very chewy.
To bring out the best in your Pommard, enjoy it at between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius with wild meats, such as venison or roasts, which will marry perfectly with the massive tannins. Steaks, lamb or poultry will also sublimate this wine. The Pommard appellation goes perfectly with strong cheeses such as Epoisses, Langres, Soumaintrain and Comté.
