Pommard 2019

Soil and climate
Clay and limestone, on the surface, a mixture of pebbles and clay on limestone rock. Sloping vineyards facing south, warm and sunny microclimate. The climates are: ”Vauxmuriens”, ”La Vache” and ”Rugiens” village.

Grape variety
Pinot noir fine type, qualitative rootstock 161-49.

Vineyard
Average age: 50 years, 10,000 plants / ha. Yield: 35 hl / ha

Viticulture
Environmentally friendly and sustainable

Vinification
Whole grapes sorted without SO2 with twice-daily punching down for 3.5 weeks. Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts without artificial thermoregulation. Malolactic fermentation in barrels.

Ageing
On lees; so-called ”reduction” aging without racking, with riddling without SO2 for 16 months and 2 months in foudres.

Tastings
Refined and fleshy wine. It is spicy, with notes of musk fruits (wild strawberries, ripe) and cedar wood. It is a seductive and deep wine.