Pommard AOC Premier Cru Les Poutures 2022 Labouré-Roi

The Pommard Premier Cru Les Poutures is a prestigious Pinot Noir produced by Labouré-Roi, a historic maison founded in 1832 in Nuits-Saint-Georges. This wine comes from the “Les Poutures” climat, located at the lower part of the hill of Pommard on the Côte de Beaune. The soils are composed of ancient alluvial deposits, clay, and limestone well-drained by gravel and rocky debris, with a coloration sometimes enriched by iron oxides.

The grapes, picked by hand and selected twice, are destemmed, crushed, and vinified according to Burgundian tradition in temperature-controlled vats. The cold maceration lasts 5-6 days, followed by fermentation with local yeasts, remontage, and daily punch-downs for a total of 22-25 days of vinification. The wine is then aged in barrels, 35% of which are new, for a period of 12 to 15 months.

The color is deep, black cherry red. The nose is rich with concentrated aromas of ripe red and black fruits, with woody and spicy notes. On the palate, it stands out for its broad structure, with silky tannins and intense flavors ranging from very ripe fruit to wood and spices. It is a concentrated, powerful, and balanced wine, with excellent aging potential.

It pairs with roasted or grilled meats, ribeye, pepper steaks, marinated game, or poultry in sauce and creamy yet delicate cheeses.