Pommard „Clos des Roses“ Monopole AOC 2022

Wine Description for Pommard „Clos des Roses“ Monopole AOC 2022 by Rougeot Père & Fils

Character

The Pommard „Clos des Roses“ by Rougeot Père & Fils is a classic representative of Burgundian craftsmanship: serious, grounded and possessed of quiet power. As a Monopole – a vineyard site in the sole ownership of a single producer – this wine bears the unmistakable fingerprint of a place interpreted exclusively by a single family. The vintage 2022, characterised by a warm, dry summer, produced concentrated, ripe wines in Burgundy with remarkable aromatic depth – whilst maintaining a moderate alcohol content of 13.0% Vol., a reassuring sign of balance and artisanal finesse.

Terroir & Origin

Pommard, the southernmost of the great communes of the Côte de Beaune, is renowned for its deep, iron-rich clay soils, which impart characteristic density and structure to Pinot Noir. In contrast to the more elegant, floral wines of Volnay or Chambolle-Musigny, Pommard traditionally displays a darker, more muscular side of Burgundy. The „Clos des Roses“ as a walled, enclosed single vineyard site – a classic Clos in the Burgundian sense – embodies the historical wine-growing culture of the region in its purest form.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Noir in Burgundy is not merely a grape variety, but a medium for translating soil and climate into the glass. With a family winery such as Rougeot Père & Fils, which traditionally relies on careful hand-harvesting and respectful cellar work, one can expect a wine that allows the terroir to speak – with restrained use of new oak and an élevage that balances freshness and structure. The dry character (dry, minimal residual sugar) underscores the straightforwardness and seriousness of the style.

Food Pairing Recommendations

The depth and structure of this Pommard call for classic companions: Bœuf Bourguignon, braised lamb shoulder with Provençal herbs or a mature Entrecôte with bone marrow. Game dishes such as venison roast or pheasant breast also harmonise beautifully. For those who favour cheese: a robust Époisses or a mature Comté would be worthy table companions.