Bottler: Domaine Lejeune, 1 Place de l'Eglise, 21630 Pommard / France
In the glass
Colour
Brilliant, slightly translucent cherry red.
Nose
Open and spicy-fruity with nuances of freshly crushed wild strawberries, cherries and ripe plums, underpinned by smoke, winter spices, a touch of menthol and the finest oak.
Palate
The palate reveals juicy sour cherries and dark cherries with hints of cinnamon plums, marzipan, a touch of chocolate and tobacco, supported by an agile acidity and silky tannins.
Character
A high-toned, structured and balanced Burgundy that, despite its considerable ageing potential, already shines with an elegant openness.
Pairing
Excellent with salt-baked beetroot with glazed radicchio, roast beef strips with red cabbage and mole salad, or seared tuna with balsamic and blood orange foam.
Notes
Certified organic and crafted according to ancient tradition in the historic cellars; fermentation takes place as a semi-carbonic maceration with 30% whole bunches, traditionally trodden by foot, and bottled without filtration or fining.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
A radiant, slightly translucent cherry red that already announces the classic elegance of Pinot Noir in the glass.
Nose
The wine opens remarkably expressively and spicily. Prominent notes of freshly crushed wild strawberries in their own juice, ripe plums and juicy cherries lead the way. This vital fruit is underlined by fine nuances of smoke, winter spices and a touch of cool menthol, supported by a masterful, subtle use of oak.
Palate
On the palate, this Premier Cru shows itself to be immensely agile and lively. Black cherries and sour cherries marry with notes of cinnamon plums, marzipan, a touch of chocolate and the finest tobacco. The structure is superbly balanced, carried by an animating, fresh acidity and wonderfully silky tannins, which already grant the wine a beautiful accessibility. With a little air, it gains noticeably in focus and richness of nuance.
Terroir & Origin
The grapes come from the Premier Cru vineyard site Les Argillières (north-east of Pommard), which is defined by a high proportion of clay on limestone. This terroir gives the wine its fine, salty-cool vein and counteracts the typical, powerful earthiness of the commune with remarkable liveliness.
Grape Variety & Vinification
100% Pinot Noir. Vinification follows the traditional method of the Domaine: about 30% of the grapes are placed as whole bunches into the historic wooden fermentation vats and traditionally trodden by foot. The fermentation, lasting around three weeks (semi-carbonic maceration), starts spontaneously with wild yeasts. Ageing takes place in oak barrels (approx. 30% new oak). The wine is minimally sulphured before bottling, but is neither fined nor filtered.
Food Pairings
Excellent with salt-baked beetroot with glazed radicchio and vanilla foam, with lukewarm roast beef with red cabbage salad and mole, or with seared tuna with balsamic blood orange foam.
Special Features
A fascinating balancing act between history and modernity: produced on an estate that has been certified organic since 2021, where fermentation takes place in one of the oldest open wooden vats in Burgundy. Stylistically, the 2019 captivates with its high-toned, agile character, proving that Pommard does not have to be heavy, but can possess a vibrating freshness.
Similar wines
Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) from other estates in France at a similar price
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