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2019 Chateau de Pommard Pommard Clos Marey-Monge

Removed from a temperature and humidity controlled wine storage unit; Purchased at retail

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RATINGS

97Wine Enthusiast

Cherry blossom, rose petal and freshly dug beetroot mingle into notes of raspberry preserves and Maraschino cherries in this perfumed blend of grapes from six plots within the walled Clos Marey-Monge monopole vineyard. A powerful but vibrantly cut expression of Pommard, it's packed with luscious red fruit lifted by streaks of redcurrant acidity and firm, fine-grained tannins.

96James Suckling

What a complex and elegant array of red cherries, dried flowers, slate, white truffles and wild raspberries here. Silky and refined tannins that melt into the wine. Medium- to full-bodied.

17Jancis Robinson

Lively, aromatic first impression of sour cherry and wild strawberry, all the red fruits but doesn't smell sweet thanks to light notes of spice and the freshness brought by the whole-bunch component. Wild red fruits, refined and yet persistent. You could drink this quite soon if you like to focus on the fruit but with food. It clearly has a long life ahead.

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

2019 Chateau de Pommard Pommard Clos Marey-Monge