Joseph Drouhin : Pommard Village 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for the Pommard Village 2023 by Joseph Drouhin

Tasting

Colour
The colour reveals an intense, luminous red hue, tinged with deep mauve highlights.

Nose
Powerful on the nose, revealing aromas of black cherry and spice, which evolve delicately into notes of leather with aeration.

Palate
The palate offers a beautiful richness with a firm yet finely-grained tannic structure. The whole is harmonious, long and complex, extending into a persistent finish.

Food and Wine Pairing

This red wine pairs perfectly with grilled or roasted red meats, beef bourguignon, and game. It also goes wonderfully with mature cheeses such as Époisses, Langres or Comté, or dishes rich in umami such as sautéed mushrooms.

Service and Storage

To fully appreciate this Pommard Village 2023, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature of 16°C. This wine can be enjoyed young but will continue to evolve favourably in the cellar until around 2033.

Other Characteristics

This wine has an alcohol content of 14.5%.

The Elegance and Precision of a Wine from the Pommard Appellation by Joseph Drouhin

The Estate

Founded in 1880 in Beaune, Maison Joseph Drouhin is a historic figure in Burgundy, France. Now run by the fourth generation, with Frédéric Drouhin as president, supported by Véronique, Philippe and Laurent, the estate oversees a vineyard of around 100 hectares. A pioneer in environmental respect, the estate has applied the principles of organic farming since 1993 and biodynamics since 1996, seeking to express the purity of each terroir with characteristic elegance.

The Vineyard

Located in the Côte de Beaune, the Pommard appellation rests on varied geological terroirs. The vines, facing south and south-east at altitudes of between 250 and 330 metres, thrive on soils combining clay and limestone. The lower slopes consist of ancient alluvial deposits, while the mid-slopes feature well-drained rocky scree. The upper slopes are distinguished by Jurassic marl and iron-rich soils, offering ideal conditions for vine cultivation.

The Vintage

The year 2023 stood out for particularly warm weather conditions, even surpassing the temperatures of the previous year. This generous climate allowed the growing cycle to unfold optimally, resulting in an abundant harvest and grapes that reached an excellent level of ripeness.

Winemaking and Aging

The grapes for the Pommard Village 2023 are hand-harvested into small perforated crates in September, followed by rigorous sorting if necessary. After complete destemming, maceration and fermentation begin using indigenous yeasts in small open vats over two to three weeks, punctuated by punching down and pumping over. After vertical pressing, the wine is aged for 12 to 16 months in French oak barrels, around 20% of which are new.

Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir