Earthy spice of tar, tobacco, undergrowth and cardamom, interwoven with ripe damsons, dark raspberries, cherries and floral accents such as violets.
Palate
On the palate, it reveals fine sweetness at its ripe fruit core, structured tannins, savoury saltiness and a balanced mouthfeel.
Character
An elegant, structured Pinot Noir with backbone, richness and distinct drinking pleasure.
Pairing
Pairs superbly with braised beef, game dishes with juniper or a wild mushroom ragout.
Notes
Vinified from the high-altitude En Bœuf plot with 70% whole-cluster inclusion, aged in the biodynamic tradition of Burgundy’s oldest Demeter estate.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Presents in a medium-dense purple red.
Nose
A dark, earthy interplay of aromas defines the opening: tar, sumac, pepper, along with forest floor and fermented cardamom, meet the juicy fruit of ripe damson, cherry and dark raspberry, elegantly backed by rose petals, violets and a hint of tobacco.
Palate
On the palate, the wine reveals its charming, dark-fruited core. A finely structured tannic coat provides a firm backbone without stripping away its supple roundness (rondeur). The palate feels saline, piquant and supported by a well-balanced freshness.
Terroir & Origin
The grapes originate from the En Bœuf parcel in the cooler higher altitudes of Pommard, just before Nantoux. The vineyard site benefits from the elevations of the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, where Boris Champy has continued biodynamic viticulture since taking over the pioneering estate founded by Didier Montchovet in 1984.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Crafted from 100% Pinot Noir trained in the Guyot system (approx. 10,000 vines/ha). Following the mid-September harvest, 70% was kept as whole bunches (30% destemmed). The gently extracted must underwent spontaneous fermentation; subsequent ageing took place over twelve months, with one-third in new pièce and two-thirds in one-year-old wooden casks.
Special Features
Hails from Burgundy’s oldest Demeter-certified estate. Thanks to harvesting after the September heatwave and the high proportion of whole bunches, this Pommard retains remarkable freshness and structure.
