Pommard 1er Cru „Les Poutures“ AOC 2020

Wine Description for Pommard 1er Cru „Les Poutures“ AOC 2020 by Lejeune

Colour & Appearance

Medium, slightly transparent cherry red – classically Burgundian in its elegance and translucency, qualities that distinguish Pinot Noir of this calibre.

Nose

Initially restrained, yet with patience a fascinating interplay of aromas unfolds: red fruit and red flowers meet smoke, undergrowth and peat. Juicy notes of cherries, plums and pomegranate seeds mingle with earthy nuances of tobacco and the sweet fragrance of peonies. A wine that requires time to breathe.

Palate

Here the true character of this Pommard reveals itself: sweet and sensual in its fruit of cherries, berries and damsons, whilst always threaded through with refined acidity. The aromatics unite wild berries, dark stone fruit, tobacco, spices and tonka beans into a seductive ensemble. The tannins are present, yet already supple – a Pommard that combines structure with charm, earthiness with sensuality. A subtle warmth underscores the fullness without compromising freshness.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard site Les Poutures lies south of the renowned Les Rugiens in the village of Pommard. The soil of limestone, clay and loam with a humus-rich topsoil lends the wine its characteristic earthiness and depth.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Pinot Noir, vinified in the typical Lejeune style: 30% whole-bunch fermentation with foot treading, semi-carbonic maceration over five to seven days, natural yeasts, three-week total fermentation. Maturation in wooden barrels with 30% new oak. Neither filtered nor fined – authentic Burgundy.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Venison fillet with soba noodles and mushroom dashi, roasted spiced pumpkin with risotto and pancetta or pan-fried sweet potato slices in Pinot Noir jus with fried Flower Sprouts harmonise beautifully with the earthy elegance of this wine.

Special Characteristics

A wine bearing the hallmark of Lejeune: traditional vinification that gives expression to the terroir. The 2020 already shows accessibility now, yet will gain further complexity with continued bottle age.