Pommard 1er Cru Les Chaponnières
Grape variety 100% Pinot Noir
Servicing temperature 14 à 16 °C
Ageing 10-15 ans
Plot
The epitome of Burgundy wine for centuries: red, colourful, full-bodied, firm and loyal. Pommard: this generous name sounds good. It alone fills the glass and the mouth. Situated in the Côte de Beaune, between Beaune and Volnay, Pommard, its crus and its fine residences mark the spot where the Côte slopes slightly towards Autun. The land here once belonged to the Dukes of Burgundy, to religious establishments including the Abbey of Cîteaux, and to old families such as the Marey-Monge... As far back as the Middle Ages, Pommard was regarded as ‘the flower of Beaune wines’. It is the benchmark wine... Exclusively a red from Pinot Noir. The Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée was one of the first to be recognised in 1936.on the lower slopes, ancient alluvial deposits, then in the middle of the hillsides, the clay-limestone soils are well drained thanks to the rocky debris. Further up, we find Oxfordian marl (Jurassic), brown calcareous and brown calcareous soils. Iron oxide sometimes reddens the soil. Facing east and south. Altitude: between 250 and 330 metres.
Vinification / Aging
The grapes are destemmed and vinified in vats for around 4 weeks, revealing all their rich aromas. After devatting, the wines are placed in oak barrels and matured for 15 months.
Tasting
On tasting, Pommard 1er Cru Les Chaponnières reveals a deep garnet-red colour, an intense nose combining black fruits (blackberry, black cherry), violets, and notes of spices, leather and undergrowth with age. On the palate, it is both full-bodied and refined, with well-developed but mellow tannins, and a lingering finish with mineral and peppery accents.
Food and wine pairing
This illustrious representative of the Côte de Beaune is a delight with wild meats, as its tannins are massive and dense. Game and feathered game, braised or roasted will find the Pommard appellation, especially with the Premiers Crus, an indispensable partner. Steaks of beef, lamb or poultry will also appreciate the firm texture of its tannins and its concentrated aromas. The Pommard appellation naturally enjoys the company of cheeses with strong flavours: Epoisses, Langres, Soumaintrain and even Comté.
