Champy : Pommard Village 2012

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Pommard Village 2012 from Champy

Tasting

Color

The wine displays an intense ruby hue with garnet highlights.

Nose

The nose reveals concentrated aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry, accompanied by spicy notes of black pepper and mineral touches.

Palate

On the palate, this wine charms with its fleshy, rich texture, unfolding flavors of black fruit supported by minerality and present tannins.

Food and wine pairings

This Pommard Village 2012 pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, game in sauce, or mature soft-ripened cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

To fully appreciate this Pommard Village 2012, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 15 and 17°C. Decanting for one hour will allow the wine to breathe and reveal its full aromatic complexity.

A fleshy and mineral Pommard from the Côte de Beaune

The estate

Founded in 1720 by Edme Champy, Champy remains Burgundy’s oldest wine merchant. Owned by the Meurgey family since 1990, it farms 21 hectares in the Côte de Beaune, notably in Volnay, Pommard and Corton-Charlemagne. Its historic 15th-century cellars, listed as historical monuments, and its connection with Louis Pasteur give this Burgundian house a uniquely rich heritage.

The vineyard

Pommard is made from vines located between Beaune and Volnay, on the Côte de Beaune. The parcels extend between 250 and 330 meters above sea level, benefiting from an ideal east or southeast exposure. This prestigious appellation includes 28 Premiers Crus, among them the famous Epenots and Rugiens.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes for the Pommard Village 2012 are vinified using traditional Burgundian methods, allowing for gentle extraction of the fruit and tannins from pinot noir. Aging in oak barrels brings structure and complexity to this wine from the Côte de Beaune.

Grape variety

100% pinot noir