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    Pierre André Pommard

    2018
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    History

    Originally rooted on Corton hill in the best terroirs of the Côte de Beaune, Pierre André revolutionised Bourgogne wine with his new ideas, his energy and his innate nose for business. His name, now a brand whose reputation has grown over the generations, brings to mind the most wonderful appellations for lovers of Bourgogne wines.

    Pommard

    Grape variety

    Pinot Noir

    Origin

    At the heart of the Côte de Beaune, the village of Pommard is located on a slope in the middle of the vineyards.

    Soil

    Clay and limestone soils which drain well thanks to a gravel rock debris.

    Vinification

    Harvest by hand. Traditional vinification in thermoregulated stainless steel. Pre-fermentation - cold maceration. Long fermentation during which pigeages and pumping over are performed. Post-fermentation - maceration at 30°C for 5 days. Aged in oak barrels between 8 to 16 months. 40% new oak.

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    Pommard

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Deep red in colour with ruby highlights.

    Nose

    The red fruits blend elegantly with toast and spice notes.

    Palate

    On the palate the wine is ample and generous, with great tannins on the finish. Ageing will bring complexity.

    Recommendations

    Grilled red meat with sauce, beef steak, lamb or poultry stew pairs well with the firm texture of the tannins and concentrated flavors. Cheeses with flavors developed : Epoisses, Langres, Soumaintrain, Livarot, Pont-l'Evêque but also Comté.

    Serving

    15-17°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 8 years.

    2018

    VERY GOOD YEAR. GREAT, GOOD QUALITY HARVEST A VINTAGE FOR LAYING DOWN

    The winter was marked by swings in temperature. January was mild but wet, February very cool and drier while in March temperatures were normal before becoming cooler! There was also a notable lack of sunshine which had no significant consequences.
    The beginning of spring was fairly mild and dry, with a few spring frosts. It was then relatively warm and dry, with a few hailstorms that did little damage.
    The summer was hot and dry, more so than normal, causing damage in July in the Mâconnais, on the Côte de Nuits and the Hautes Côtes. A brief heatwave followed in August.
    The beginning of autumn was mild and the start of September was dry.


    2018 was one of the hottest years on record. The 2018 vintage is characterised by its earliness, its volume and very good grape quality.

    Bud break: mid-bud break stage between 16 and 18 April
    Flowering: mid-flowering stage reached between 29 May and 3 June
    Veraison: initial observations from 10 July

    Start of the grape harvest at the end of August and spread over almost a month due to unusual weather conditions.

    White wines: incredible aromatic complexity, explosive on the nose, very good expression of the terroir, freshness and minerality, balanced
    Red wines: intense ruby colour, structured and powerful, good concentration of fruit. Wine with aromas of red berries giving a perfect balance.

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