Communal, Pommard, AOC Pommard, Rouge, 2021

Story

Location
Production area : 211,62 ha
Altitude : 300-350 m
Terroir
Planted in a terroir with very different natures of soil, we have to choose a style without underestimate the entire and even a little bit rustic character which corresponds to the wines from Pommard when they are young. We chose to produce an elegant wine with the vineyards located mainly in the hillsides (Chanlins, Refènes, Grands Poisots, Cras, En Moigelot et La Croix Planet). The nature of the soil is mainly brown and limestone. The grapes from several plots are blended in the tanks.
Soil : Calcareous clay
In the vineyard
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Vinification
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are carefully sorted in order to keep only the healthy grapes at an optimal ripeness
100% whole berries
Finning: No
Filtration : Yes (Lenticulaire)
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 14 days
Ageing
16 months (whose 4 months in stainless steel tank)
100 % oak barrels (whose 33 % of new oak)
Varietals
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content: 13,40 ABV
Age of vines: 40 years old

Advice

Serving
Serving temperature : 17-19°C
Should be drunk between 2022 and 2029
Tasting notes
The fruity nose opens with blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry. The body is full and generous with a very beautiful tannic and persistent structure.
Food and wine pairings
Ideal with grilled beef or jugged poultries. Can be served also with cheeses such as Epoisses or Soumaintrain.