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Olivier Leflaive Frères Pommard 1er Cru Chaponnières 2019

About

The very type of Burgundy wine for several centuries: red, colorful, bouquety, firm and loyal. Located in the Côte de Beaune, between Beaune and Volnay, Pommard, its Crus and its beautiful residences, mark the place where the Côte slopes slightly towards Autun. Exclusively a red made from pinot noir. The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée was recognized in 1936, among the first.

Terroir

Comblanchien and Chassagne limestones.

Vinification

The grapes are grown sustainably in soils rich in iron oxide. 100% Pinot Noir. 70% destemmed berries, 30% whole grapes. Alcoholic fermentations in open vats for 21 days. 17 months ( 5 monthsin stainless steel tank) 100% in oak barrels (30% new oak)

Vintage Notes

The season begins with a mild and dry winter, leading to an early start to the growing cycle. A significant episode of frost occurred on the Chardonnay on April 5, then on the Pinot Noir on April 14, causing a harvest loss (30% to 50%). A cooling at the beginning of June leads to capricious flowering. This causes runoff and further reduces yields while concentrating the aromas. The hot summer induces water stress in certain places, which delays the maturity of the grapes. Because the berries are small and few in number, the sugar level in the grapes is naturally high, but the lack of water helped maintain good acidity.

Appellation

Pommard 1er Cru

Vineyard

Chaponnières

Winemaker

Solène Panigai

Time in Barrel

17 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel tank)

Barrel Wood Type

100 % oak barrels (whose 30% of new oak)

Soil

Rich soils and iron oxide, not very sensitive to drought.

Sizes Available

750 ML

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