Champy : Pommard Village 2023

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Pommard 2023 from Maison Champy

Tasting

Color
The color reveals a deep ruby red, highlighted by garnet reflections.

Nose
The concentrated bouquet unveils aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry, accompanied by notes of black pepper and a pronounced mineral touch.

Palate
On the palate, it is full-bodied and fleshy, carried by ripe black fruits that unfold generously.

Food and wine pairing
This Pommard pairs harmoniously with red meat such as a beef pepper steak, a leg of lamb, or a spicy duck confit. It also accompanies characterful cheeses such as Epoisses, Soumaintrain, Livarot, or Délice de Pommard with equal elegance.

Serving and cellaring
Serve the Pommard 2023 at around 16°C. Cellaring potential of around 6 to 10 years, i.e., until about 2029-2033.

An authentic Pommard from the Côte de Beaune

The estate
Founded in 1720 by Edme Champy, a cooper from Beaune, the Champy house is the oldest wine merchant in Burgundy. Since 2016, it has been part of the AdVini group and farms 21 hectares on the Côte de Beaune, between Volnay and Corton-Charlemagne, some organically certified and some HVE-certified. As the only active production site in the center of Beaune, Champy brings together the crafts of winegrower, winemaker, and wine merchant. Its exceptional scientific heritage, stemming from collaboration with Louis Pasteur, and the “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” label awarded in 2021, pay tribute to this three-hundred-year-old institution.

The vineyard
The grapes for this Pommard Village 2023 come from slopes between Beaune and Volnay, located at 250 to 330 meters of altitude and facing east to southeast. The vines take root in clay-limestone soils characteristic of the appellation.

The vintage
Budbreak took place at the end of March for Chardonnay and at the beginning of April for Pinot Noir. Flowering occurred around Pentecost, with mid-flowering in early June. Veraison took place at the end of July, followed by even ripening that was slowed by cooler temperatures at the end of August, helping to preserve acidity. Disease pressure remained overall under control despite high yields. Favorable weather conditions in early September supported excellent quality potential.

Grape variety
This red wine from Burgund is made from 100% Pinot Noir.