Pommard
There are only red wines in Pommard. They are among the most tannic and robust wines in Burgundy, much stronger than Beaune and Volnay close-by wines.
Although Pommard is one of the most well-known appellation of the region, the wine's quality decreased over the last decades. However, since a number of campaigns, Pommard wines is improving and the name is back into business!
Pommard wine information:
Appellation:
Appellation Pommard Controlée
Appellation Pommard Premier Cru
Location:
Between Beaune and Volnay
Place:
Pommard
Soil:
Limestone and red clay
Size:
315 ha (780 acres)
Production:
1.8 million bottles
Only red wine in Pommard!
Grapes:
Pinot Noir
Type of wines:
Tannic full-body red wine
Age:
5 to 15 years
Vintages:
(recommended) 2003, 2002, 1999, 1996, 1993, 1990, 1989, 1988
Aromas:
Black cherry
Blackcurrant
Musk
Pommard and Food:
Game
Venison
Roast red meat
Cheese:
Livarot
