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Pommard
 

 


Pommard

There are only red wines in Pommard. They are among the most tannic and robust wines in Burgundy, much stronger than Beaune and Volnay close-by wines.

Although Pommard is one of the most well-known appellation of the region, the wine's quality decreased over the last decades. However, since a number of campaigns, Pommard wines is improving and the name is back into business!

 
Pommard wine information:

Appellation:

Appellation Pommard Controlée

Appellation Pommard Premier Cru

Location: Between Beaune and Volnay
Place:

Pommard

Soil:

Limestone and red clay

Size: 315 ha (780 acres)
Production:

1.8 million bottles
Only red wine in Pommard!

Grapes:

Pinot Noir

Type of wines: Tannic full-body red wine
Age:

5 to 15 years

Vintages:
(recommended)
2005, 2003, 2002, 1999, 1996, 1993, 1990
Aromas:

Black cherry
Blackcurrant
Musk

Pommard and Food:

Game
Venison
Roast red meat

Cheese:

 

Livarot

Next: Volnay

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