La Pousse D'or Pommard 1er Cru Les 2023 75cl

La Pousse d’Or Pommard 1er Cru Les Jarollières is a red Burgundy wine made from Pinot Noir, offering power and finesse with aging potential spanning several decades.

General information

Estate: Domaine La Pousse d'Or, Volnay, Burgundy, France 

Appellation: Pommard 1er Cru Les Jarollières, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy 

Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir 

Alcohol content: 13% 

Format: 75 cl bottle 

Terroir and vineyard
Soil: Clay-limestone with a high proportion of clay 

Orientation: East, on a stony slope 

Vineyard: Plots located near the 1er Cru "Les Rugiens" and Volnay "Fremiets" 

Vine age: 30 to 100 years depending on the plantings, some dating back to 1925 

Area: Approximately 1.44 ha 

Viticulture: Grown using biodynamic methods, without pesticides or herbicides, natural fertilization, plowing for soil aeration and looseness 

Winemaking
Harvest: Hand-picked in crates with strict sorting 

Destemming: 100% 

Maceration: 6 to 8 days of cold pre-fermentation maceration; 18 to 21 days in the vat depending on the vintage 

Fermentation: Alcoholic, with selected or indigenous yeasts, little to no punch-downs, and a few pump-overs 

Pressing: Vertical 

Aging
On the lees, in 228 L, 350 L, and 390 L French oak barrels 

30% new barrels 

Duration: 13 to 18 months, depending on the vintage 

Complete malolactic fermentation, without fining or filtration 

Bottled by gravity 

Tasting notes
Nose: Spicy, woody notes, ripe red fruits (cherry, strawberry), smoky, chalky minerality 

Palate: Powerful, velvety, harmonious, with pronounced but supple tannins and roasted notes in some vintages 

Style: Full-bodied, generous, fruity, elegant, and structured red wine 

Aging potential
Aging capacity: 12 to 20 years depending on the vintage 

Food and wine pairings
Red meats: rib of beef, leg of lamb, duck breast 

Game birds or fur-bearing game, slow-cooked dishes, aged cheeses 

Recommended serving temperature: 17–18°C, open 1 hour before serving 

La Pousse d’Or Pommard 1er Cru Les Jarollières is renowned for its power, finesse, and depth, making this wine an iconic choice for enthusiasts wishing to discover the complexity of Pommard's Premier Crus