Pommard

Pommard is a dry red appellation in Côte de Beaune, Burgundy. The dominant grapes are Pinot Noir. The key soils are clay-limestone, marl, iron-rich clay in places. The climate is characterized by continental, Côte de Beaune slope exposure. Pommard is a classic contrast point for structured Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir. Typical fruit: red cherry, black cherry, plum. Other typical notes: earth, spice, forest floor. Wines typically show medium-plus tannin, medium-plus acidity, medium-plus body. Ageing potential is moderate to high. Côte de Beaune red village. Pinot Noir.