Pommard: the intense character of Burgundy red wines

Pommard

Pommard, located in the Côte de Beaune, is one of Burgundy's most famous appellations for its deep, powerful red wines. This unique terroir, with its rich clay and limestone soils, is perfect for the expression of Pinot Noir, Pommard's exclusive grape variety. Pommard wines are distinguished by their intense red color and aromas of black fruits, undergrowth and spices, evolving towards notes of leather and truffle with age. These characteristics make for a complex, racy wine, prized for its solid tannic structure and ageing potential. Pommard's terroir is particularly varied, with well-exposed plots, gently sloping hillsides and clay-limestone soils that give the wines power and depth. Among Pommard's emblematic estates, winemakers produce exceptional cuvées, highlighting Pommard's unique character with wines that are both elegant and intense.

Varietal, color and aromatic profile of Pommard wines

Pommard wines are produced exclusively from pinot noir, Burgundy's flagship grape variety, which adapts perfectly to the region's temperate climate. Pommard Pinot Noir has a deep ruby color, with purple highlights as it ages. On the nose, it offers powerful aromas of black fruits such as cherry, blackberry and plum, accompanied by notes of pepper, licorice, and sometimes truffle or mushroom. On the palate, Pommard wines are full-bodied, with a marked tannic structure that gives them exceptional length and depth.

Pommard 1er cru wines enjoy worldwide recognition, often referred to as “vins de garde” because of their ability to evolve favorably over several decades. On international markets, they are particularly prized by connoisseurs and collectors of fine wines, notably in Europe, the USA and Asia. Their reputation for intense, structured wines makes them an essential reference for those who appreciate the robust reds of Burgundy.

Pommard wines are renowned for their longevity. Thanks to their solid tannic structure and rich aromatics, they can age for 10 to 20 years, and even longer in the best vintages. Over time, these wines gain in complexity, developing secondary and tertiary aromas, such as notes of undergrowth, leather, cocoa and mushroom. Recent vintages, such as 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2018, are particularly promising for those looking for long-keeping wines.

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Pommard wines embody the essence of Burgundy reds, with incomparable power and elegance that make them a unique tasting experience for connoisseurs.