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2020 Chateau de Pommard Pommard Clos Marey-Monge

Lightly elevated cork

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased direct from winery; Consignor is original owner

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

94James Suckling

...nutmeg and licorice, white pepper too, alongside cherries, plums and some rosemary. It’s polished, with a full body while remaining elegant. Sleek tannins. Lengthy, spicy finish.

93Wine Enthusiast

Aromas of ripe red cherries, cassis and blackberries mingle with wild thyme, freshly tossed dry earth and black peppercorn in the glass. The palate is rustic with a concentration of blackberry and boysenberry, pomegranate and fresh rose. Tannins add texture that are balanced by mouth-watering acidity.

PRODUCER

Chateau de Pommard

Château de Pommard has a prestigious pedigree. Built in the early 18th century by a French aristocrat who was part of the king’s inner circle, the estate changed hands several times in subsequent centuries. It’s imposing, neo-classical château dates from the early 19th century. Silicon Valley entrepreneur Michael Baum bought the estate in 2014 and continued his predecessor’s renovations. Today the winemaker is Emmanuel Sala and the estate has 50 acres of vineyards, producing both red and white wines.

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Pommard

Pommard is a relatively large appellation of 1,655 vineyard acres just a few miles south of Beaune. Though it has no Grands Crus, Pommard’s 28 Premiers Crus are generally well regarded. The appellation produces only red wine, and wine writers often note that despite Pommard’s proximity to both Beaune and Volnay, its wines are very different from the Pinot Noirs produced in neighboring appellations. Robert M. Parker Jr. wrote that “The top Pommards are full-bodied, chunky, muscular, fleshy wines that impress one more for their power and expansive, mouth filling texture than for pure finesse.” The most famous Premiers Crus are Les Epenots and Les Rugiens.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir, AOC (AC)

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.

VINTAGE

2020 Chateau de Pommard Pommard Clos Marey-Monge