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Pommard

Burgundy

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Côte d’Or & Côte Chalonnaise

Pommard produces some of the most full-bodied, robust reds in the Côte de Beaune, with a richness and intensity that set them apart from neighbouring Volnay. These are wines built for cellaring, rewarding patience with deep, savoury complexity.

The wines of Pommard are made primarily from Pinot Noir.

230–362 m

Elevation range

red

Wine styles

28 Premier Crus

Avg. slope 4.6°

15 Vineyards

Avg. slope 4.1°

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Nearby Appellations

To the north Beaune

To the south Volnay

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Terroir & Character

Climate

The iron-rich clay soils absorb and retain heat more effectively than Volnay's limestone-dominated terroir, creating a slightly warmer microclimate that produces fuller, more robust wines. The protected position in the valley also provides some shelter from cooling winds.

Terroir

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Pommard sits on Middle Jurassic limestone bedrock from the Bathonian formation, overlaid with iron-rich clay soils that contain fossilized marine organisms. The clay content retains moisture while the limestone base provides excellent drainage, forcing vine roots to penetrate deep into the bedrock for water and nutrients.

Typical Aromas

dark cherryplumearthironleatherspice
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Notable Producers

Comte ArmandMonopole Clos des Epeneaux
Domaine de CourcelPowerful Pommard, Grand Clos des Epenots
Domaine LejeuneTraditional Pommard, Les Rugiens

Grapes of Pommard

Pinot Noir

Red
Body
Tannins
Sweetness
Acidity
strawberryraspberryred cherryviolet

The benchmark Pinot Noir. Côte de Nuits leans structured and dark-cherried, Côte de Beaune turns perfumed and supple, both ageing into forest floor and truffle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pommard known for?▼
Pommard is known for producing some of the most full-bodied and robust red wines in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune. These are powerful, structured wines that are built for long-term cellaring and develop deep, savory complexity with age.
What does Pommard wine taste like?▼
Pommard wines are characterized by their richness and intensity, offering more power and body than neighboring Volnay. They develop deep, savory complexity with notes of dark fruit, earth, and mineral undertones from the iron-rich soils.
What grapes are grown in Pommard?▼
Pommard is exclusively dedicated to Pinot Noir for red wine production, as is typical for red Burgundy appellations. The appellation produces only red wines from this single grape variety.
How many premier crus does Pommard have?▼
Pommard has 28 Premier Cru vineyards. These premier cru sites represent the finest terroirs within the appellation and produce the most prestigious wines.
What soil types are found in Pommard?▼
Pommard's vineyards are characterized by limestone, clay, and iron-rich soils. The iron-rich component is particularly significant, contributing to the wines' distinctive power and mineral complexity.

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