Vinelights
Pommard with a Volnay Complex. Elegant but Earthy.
Forget the old-school idea of Pommard as the burly bruiser — this Premier Cru is more of a stiletto than a boot. Blackcurrant, cherry, and dark plum lead the charge, but there’s rose petal fragrance, vanilla spice, and a peppery flicker too. Thanks to the steep slope and fine stones underfoot, there’s minerality and finesse beneath all that fruit. This is structured, yes — but in a tailored kind of way. Give it a few years and it’ll absolutely sing.
📍 The Plot
Les Chanlins lies right on the Volnay border and climbs a fairly steep slope scattered with small stones and low clay content. That terroir brings freshness and fine tannins — a more mineral, lifted take on Pommard. This cuvée is farmed under organic principles and picked by hand for maximum precision.
🍇 Technical
Grown on a steep, stony slope bordering Volnay, this cuvée from Les Chanlins was fermented with 50–80% whole bunches for lifted aromatics and structure. Élevage took place in a mix of 50% ceramic and 50% oak barrels, with no more than 20% new oak. Ceramic ageing keeps the purity of the fruit intact while allowing the wine’s peppery, mineral-driven profile to shine. A precise and polished Pommard with ageing potential.
