Arthur Gras : Pommard 1er cru "Clos de Verger" 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Pommard 1er Cru "Clos de Verger" 2023 by Arthur Gras

Food and wine pairings

This Pommard 1er Cru pairs perfectly with feathered game, veal or a prime cut of beef.

Storage and service tips

This Pommard 1er Cru "Clos de Verger" 2023 can be cellared and enjoyed until around 2033.

An elegant, silky and fine Premier Cru red wine from Burgundy

The estate

Arthur Gras embodies the new generation of Domaine Alain Gras, founded in 1979 in Saint-Romain, Burgundy. This family estate covers 15 hectares, spread across Saint-Romain, Auxey-Duresses and Meursault. Today, the estate is family-run by Alain, Nathalie and Arthur (who joined in 2020) and focuses on sustainable viticulture with manual harvesting and traditional aging in barrels.

The vineyard

Clos de Verger is almost a monopole located in the immediate vicinity of the village of Pommard. This Premier Cru climat benefits from a full southern exposure, which is particularly warm in the afternoon, on a gentle slope. The vineyard covers 32 ares and 92 centiares and is planted with 40-year-old Pinot Noir vines.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes for the Pommard 1er Cru "Clos de Verger" 2023 are harvested by hand. Vinification includes 20% whole bunches and a 10-day maceration period with pump-overs and punch-downs, followed by pneumatic pressing. Aging takes place entirely in barrels for 12 months before bottling, allowing for a limited production of 2,000 bottles.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir