AOC Pommard

The appellation d'origine protégée (AOP) Pommard is a French wine appellation located in the Côte-d'Or department, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. It is reserved for red wines produced in the commune of Pommard, located in the Côte de Beaune vineyards.

Viticulture in Pommard has been attested since the Middle Ages. Pommard has been recognized by the Institut national de l'origine et de la qualité (INAO) as an appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) since the decree of December 1, 1936.

The vineyards of Pommard have been cultivated since the Middle Ages.

The vines of Pommard are located on a plateau with an average altitude of 350 meters. The soil consists of limestone, marl and clay. This soil gives Pommard wines their powerful, complex character.

The single grape variety authorized for AOC Pommard is pinot noir. This grape is an early ripening variety that produces powerful, complex red wines.

The wines of Pommard are made from a single grape variety, Pinot Noir.

Pommard wines pair well with grilled or roasted red meats, game and hard cheeses. They can also be enjoyed on their own, as an aperitif or digestif.

Pommard wines are the perfect accompaniment to grilled or roasted red meats.

Pommard wines are powerful, complex red wines produced in a unique terroir. They are appreciated by wine enthusiasts the world over.

Pommard wines are a powerful and complex red wine, produced in a unique terroir.

Here are some specific characteristics of Pommard wines:

Robe: dark ruby red

Nose: aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), flowers (rose, violet) and spices (pepper, cinnamon)

Mouth: powerful attack, full-bodied, firm tannins, long finish

Ageing: 10 to 20 years, or more

In 2023, the organic share of Pommard production is estimated at around 20%

We offer Pommard from domaine Chantal Lescure.