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Pommard

A region, its wines...

A visit to Beaune is all it takes to grasp the full extent of this culture, shaped by centuries of love for the vines and the wines produced by the hard work of the winegrowers. As you travel through these lands, it's not long before you come across Pomone, a small town named after an ancient goddess and mistress of gardens. All around are vines planted with a single grape variety, Pinot noir, and a wine, Pommard, described since the Middle Ages as "the flower of Beaune wines".

Recognized as an appellation in 1936, it concerns exclusively the commune of Pommard. Located in the Côte de Beaune, between Beaune and Volnay, Pommard, its crus and its fine residences mark the point where the Côte slopes slightly towards Autun. It is perhaps the benchmark wine of the Burgundy region. The Pommard appellation comprises 28 climats classified as Pommard Premier Cru, the most famous of which are undoubtedly Les Rugiens and Les Epenots.

The vines of Pommard and Pommard Premier Cru are planted between 250 and 330 meters above sea level, facing east to south. The lowest part of the terroir lies on ancient alluvial deposits, then, in the middle of the slopes, on well-drained clay-limestone soils, thanks to rocky debris. Further up, we find Oxfordian marl, brown calcareous and brown calcareous soils.

A vineyard on the slopes and small hills at an altitude of almost 300 meters, a generous, fat, clay-limestone soil, sufficient sunshine, ideal rainfall and temperatures - in short, conditions that have enabled us to produce solid, tannic red wines since the Middle Ages, well planted in this soil, but subtle and exemplary in their truthfulness. Made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes, these Pommard red wines are all Premier Crus.

A strong but subtle character!

Pommard's fame in the 19th century gave it the image of an insistent, virile wine. In reality, terroirs, vinifications and age nuance this portrait to offer a wine rich in sensitivity. Pommard is a wine to be left to age a little so that it opens up fully, and will be particularly appreciated when offered by estates such as Domaine Roger Belland, Domaine de Courcel or Domaine Henri et Gilles Buisson. As for Pommard Premier Cru, lovers of this appellation are more likely to choose Domaine Leroy, Maisons Bouchard Père et Fils or Verget, or the crus offered by Louis Jadot.

When it comes to red wines, the focus is often on solidity, virility on the palate, and tannic strength that doesn't let you down. But red wines, and Pommard in particular, are not just about blood, they're also about a whole range of subtleties, fragrances and aromas that hide behind a strong, straightforward character. 

Drink a glass of Pommard premier cru.

The culmination of all this cultivation, the work of the vines, takes shape in a glass. But there's more to drinking than that, because it's all part of a ceremony. A full glass of Pommard is first and foremost a play of colors, a deep, garnet-red robe. A discerning eye will detect mauve and bluish nuances. Then you have to put your nose to it, a pleasure not to be missed as many aromas are there, black fruits, blueberry, blackcurrant, blackberry, plum. As it ages, Pommard develops denser aromas, evoking leather, old wood and bread crust. Then you drink it, and it's at this moment that all its subtleties come to the fore. The attack is frank and fruity. You feel the strength of the grape, but also nuances of blackcurrant and blueberry. The earth that supports the vines is not far away, with solid, but not aggressive, aromas. Gourmets will say that Pommard red wine goes well with meats, beef ribs, stews, game and cheeses. 

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Rodolphe Demougeot - Pommard Les Charmots 1er Cru Le Cœur des Dames 2022

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4/5 (1 review)

2*Étoiles Hachette

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94/100 Bettane & Desseauve

(Vintage 2021 notes)
pinot noir
harmonious
game
favorite

"The great charmer..."

A true Favorite that lives up to its name. On a shallow terroir of brown then chalky soil, this heart-shaped clos produces a cuvée that immediately charms us with its harmonious nose of intense fruit and woody notes. Supple, silky and fresh on the palate, it then reveals a charming yet silky structure with firm but not harsh tannins. Magnificent balance for a wine for laying down that's sure to give you plenty of pleasure.

Louis Jadot - Pommard 1er cru Clos de la Commaraine 2016

92/100 Decanter

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91-93/100 Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris

long finish
game
1er cru

"A charming and precise Pommard 1er cru".

"Clos de la Commaraine produced only 60% of a normal harvest in 2016, but it's charming and offers a lovely bouquet of soft red fruit, rich earth, orange peel, spice and bitter chocolate. On the palate, the wine is supple, velvety and full-bodied, with a bright line of acidity, precision and excellent length." (Decanter)

Rodolphe Demougeot - Pommard 2022

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4/5 (1 review)

1*Étoile Hachette

pinot noir
elegant
poultry
long-keeping wine

"To be discovered year after year!

"This cuvée is a brilliant ruby. On the nose, it reveals appetizing aromas of red and black fruits, followed by a full, fine palate, supported by supple, elegant tannins. A Pommard to be enjoyed in its younger years". (Le Guide Hachette 2025)

Maison Louis Latour - Pommard 1er Cru Epenots 2020

95/100 James Suckling

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91-93/100 Burghound

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90/100 Bettane & Desseauve

pinot noir
mineral
beef bourguignon
1er cru

"A great Pommard 1er cru!

"The astonishing wild blackberry nose draws you into this medium- to full-bodied Pommard, bursting with fruit and endowed with fine tannins. Lots of dynamism and minerality, but none of the dryness for which this appellation is famous. Drink it or keep it. (James Suckling 2022).

Bouchard Père & Fils - Pommard 1er Cru 2015

90/100 Wine Spectator

pinot noir
intensity
wild boar stew
1er cru

This Pommard 1er Cru offers a bouquet of fruit aromas coupled with animal notes and a hint of barrel. Rich, robust and intense on the palate, with spicy, peppery notes that will require a little patience to develop fully. Very good ageing potential for this beautiful wine of character!

Joseph Drouhin - Pommard 1er Cru Grands Epenots 2019

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5/5 (1 review)

pinot noir
complex
great care
truffle brouillade
1er cru

"Famous vineyard

Here's a famous vineyard! South of Beaune, very close to the town, Pommard is believed to be one of the oldest winegrowing sites on the Côte. Pommard Grands Epenots has a beautiful deep ruby color. The nose is elegant and complex: nuances of red fruit (blackcurrant, redcurrant, morello cherry), a traditional expression of Pinot Noir, with toasty, spicy notes. Full-bodied on the palate, with ripe, supple tannins. Very long finish. Best cellared for several years.

H. et G. Buisson - Pommard Les Petits Noizons 2020

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5/5 (1 review)

91/100 Robert Parker

pinot noir
elegant
deep
red meat

"The 2020 Pommard Les Petits Noizons is very attractive, delivering aromas of cherries, sweet berries, loamy earth, spice and orange zest, followed by a medium-bodied, supple and fleshy palate. With lively acids and good depth at the core, this is an elegant, harmonious wine from this premier communal-level lieu-dit." (Wine Advocate 2022) Quintessential Pinot Noir, this wine celebrates the balanced marriage of power and elegance.

Bouchard Père & Fils - Pommard 2018

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5/5 (1 review)

pinot noir
farm
character
coq au vin

The soils and subsoils give Pommard wines exemplary color, solidity and aromatic expression. As Victor Hugo wrote, Pommard wines have "breath, inspiration and sometimes genius". A very fine wine with character!

Decelle & Fils - Pommard 2020

pinot noir
structured
gourmet

This great Côte de Beaune village is unique in that it produces only red wines. Renowned since the earliest days of Pommard was already referred to in the Middle Ages as "the flower of Beaune wines". A renowned Côte de Beaune cru, this superb red wine has a firm tannic structure, but remains greedy thanks to its density. A great Burgundian terroir- Limited quantities available.

Bouchard Père & Fils - Pommard Rugiens 1er Cru Domaine 2017

90-92/100 Burghound

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89-91/100 Vinous

pinot noir
intensity
wild boar stew
1er cru

The Climat des Rugiens-Hauts is undoubtedly one of the most renowned in Pommard. Discover a bouquet of fruit aromas coupled with animal notes and a hint of barrel. A rich, robust, intense red with spicy, peppery notes. A beautiful wine with character!

Joseph Drouhin - Pommard 2018

pinot noir
harmonious
class

A great Burgundy, worthy of its reputation. Intense, luminous red in color, powerful nose with hints of black cherry and spices, evolving towards new leather. On the palate, the tannins give a certain impression of firmness, softened by a harmonious fatness. Beautiful aromatic persistence.

Joseph Faiveley - Pommard 2017

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4/5 (2 reviews)

pinot noir
woody notes

Neighboring Beaune, the village of Pommard is one of the most renowned in the Côte de Beaune. The plots deliver a wine with aromas of black fruits and spices, accompanied by woody and smoky notes. This is a red with powerful substance and fairly present but well-coated tannins. Very fine work!

Pascal Clément - Pommard Les Chanlins 1er Cru 2016

pinot noir
long-keeping wine
1er cru

Pommard's fame in the 19th century gave it the image of a virile wine. In reality, terroirs, vinifications and age nuance this portrait to offer a wine rich in sensitivity. This deep red offers notes of red and black berries, pepper and dried flowers, and can develop notes of leather and chocolate over time. All the more reason to let it age a little so that it opens up fully, offering a round texture and a delicate, assertive structure.

Decelle-Villa - Pommard 1er Cru Les Epenots 2015

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4.7/5 (6 reviews)

16,5/20 RVF

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15/20 Bettane & Desseauve

"Colorful and nervous, Pommard Epenots is based on a velvety, large-scale structure. Its accurate flavors and precise texture are sure to seduce, in a contemporary, highly polished style." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2018 - RVF) A very fine Pommard 1er cru!

Didier Montchovet - Pommard 2016

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3.2/5 (4 reviews)

A world-famous appellation for its specificity, this is undoubtedly Burgundy's most closed wine. Mysterious at first glance, this Pommard reveals notes of black fruit and cherry. Its powerful tannins, richness and overall structure make it a wine for laying down. Everything you'd expect from this prestigious Burgundy appellation!