Pommard 1er cru «Les Combes Dessus»

The Pommard 1er Cru Les Combes Dessus is located at the gateway to Volnay. It stands out for its solid structure, intense aromas of red fruits, black cherries, and spicy notes. The tannins are present yet well-integrated, offering a wine that is both powerful and elegant, with excellent ageing potential, allowing it to develop remarkable complexity over the years.

• Grape VarietyPinot Noir
• Soil A mix of clay with limestone and traces of quartz.
• LocationLes Combes Dessus is located at the gateway to Volnay with a southern exposure, resulting in a very refined Pommard.
• Surface Area0.1698 hectares

The grapes are 100% destemmed. Once in the tank, we perform a cold maceration for 5 to 6 days. This allows us to carry out punching down and pumping over together to extract the characteristics of the terroir. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in concrete tanks, while malolactic fermentation occurs in barrels.

This cuvée represents approximately 3 barrels, 33% of which are aged in new oak barrels sourced from French forests. The remainder is aged in barrels used for one or two previous vintages. Fine lees are retained during ageing to add roundness and depth to the wine. After 12 months in barrels, the 3 barrels are racked and blended in stainless steel tanks, where they spend an additional 6 months before bottling.

Ageing potential: over 10 years – Serving temperature: 14°C to 16°C
Can be paired with: game in sauce, poultry, roasted game, and hard or aged cheese.