Pommard

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Accessory grape varieties

Terroir

• The appellation is limited to the single commune of Pommard, in the Côte-d'Or département, south of the town of Beaune.
• At the foot of the slope, platy limestones of the Callovian (Middle Jurassic) emerge at the surface, while in the upper part marls and limestones of the Oxfordian (Upper Jurassic) appear.
• The soils are organised in topo-sequences ranging from thin, highly calcareous soils at the top of the slope to relatively deep soils (0.50 m) with a decarbonated surface horizon on the piedmont colluvial fans.
• At the mouth of the valley, alluvial deposits form an alluvial fan composed of a mixture of coarse calcareous elements and clays, with deeper soils that nonetheless remain well drained. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• The Côte benefits from a climatic shelter to the east of the Morvan massif, producing a notable thermal advantage and a rainfall deficit, with annual precipitation of around 750 mm and a mean annual temperature of 10.5 °C.

• The wines of Pommard stand out among the 'wines of Beaune' for their more tannic structure and deeper colour, and are particularly appreciated abroad, notably in England.
• Ageing in barrel (the Burgundian pièce of 228 litres) for a minimum of 9 months is a local practice that ensures a capacity for cellaring depending on the vintage and the climatic conditions.

• The structure is firm, yet the velvety texture and fruit character deliver great finesse and considerable ageing potential.
• The attack on the palate differs according to the origin of the grapes: firm with superb breadth in the southern part of the village, or combining power, length, and elegance in the north.

• The calcareous nature of the bedrock ensures effective drainage, while the clays and silts at the surface maintain a water reserve favourable to the production of concentrated wines with a firm tannic structure.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Dénominations géographiques complémentaires

• Pommard premier cru AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Clos Blanc AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Clos de la Commaraine AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Clos de Verger AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Clos des Epeneaux AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Derrière Saint-Jean AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru En Largillière AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru La Chanière AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru La Platière AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru La Refène AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Le Clos Micot AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Le Village AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Les Arvelets AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Les Bertins AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Les Boucherottes AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Les Chanlins-Bas AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Les Chaponnières AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Les Charmots AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Les Combes Dessus AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Les Croix Noires AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Les Fremiers AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Les Grands Epenots AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Les Jarolières AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Les Petits Epenots AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Les Poutures AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Les Pézerolles AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Les Rugiens Bas AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Les Rugiens Hauts AOC (PDO)
• Pommard premier cru Les Saussilles AOC (PDO)

Sources

• Product specification (BO Agri, PDF)
• Official INAO text (show_texte)
• INAO product entry
• Official trade body site — BIVB