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POMMARD
LA CHANIÈRE

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2022

Varietal

100% Pinot Noir.

Tasting notes

Colour: clear, cherry red.

Nose: aromas of red and black fruits (blackberry, blueberry) and light oak.

Palate: firm but delicate structure with textured tannins.

Food and wine pairing

Perfect pairing with beef, poultry, lamb, or Burgundian cheeses with developped flavours.

Serving suggestions

Serve ideally between 15°C and 16°C / 59-61°F.

Ageing potential

6 to 8 years even more depending of the vintage.

Origins

Pommard is one of the most famous villages in the Côte de Beaune, situated 5 km south of the town of Beaune on the route de Grands Crus. The appellation covers 322 hectares and produces only red wines, with 36% of its wines classified as 1er Cru.

On the lower slopes, ancient alluvial deposits, then in the middle of the hillsides, the clay-limestone soils are well drained thanks to a pebbly deposit of rock 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.

The name "Chanière" is derived from an old Burgundy word “Châgne” ou old French “Chasne”, “Chêne” (a location where oaks grew). This single vineyard is mostly composed of clay and limestone. The soil is well drained thanks to the inclusion of rock debris.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes are collected in small ventilated crates, then painstakingly sorted at a table. Next, the grapes are entirely destemmed but not crushed (they remain whole) and transferred by gravity into a wooden vat. Maceration lasts around 3 weeks, with more-or-less frequent cap punching. The wine is aged for 14 to 16 months in oak barrels (20% new oak). Lastly, the wine is bottled with very light filtration.