Presentation
As of 2019, these old vines in Pommard’s Premier Cru “Les Chaponnières” climat were the first to be entirely cultivated by Maison Edouard Delaunay, giving us better control over technical interventions and the quality of the grapes, as well as a closer link to nature and terroir.
Terroir
Located at the southern edge of this legendary village, at the foot of the slope immediately below the famed “Les Rugiens” climat, “Les Chaponnières” constitutes one of Pommard’s finest Premier Cru terroirs. Its superior, relatively clayey soil is deep and this depth is reflected in the wines. Our vines, which are approximately 80 years old, are knotty and deeply rooted, and seem to have found a perfect equilibrium, insensitive to the passing years. Their grapes yield wines that express all of the depth and complexity of this terroir.
Winemaking
The grapes were handpicked at their peak of ripeness. They were meticulously sorted at the winery and completely destemmed. Following a 5-day pre-fermentation maceration, fermentation got off naturally, punctuated by daily pump-overs in the beginning of cuvaison and gentle punch-downs at the middle of cuvaison. Fermentation lasted a total of 20 days. The wine is than barrel- aged (38% new oak sourced from Central France forests) for 16.5 months.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13.5 % vol.
Production volume : 2,251 BOTTLES, 60 MAGNUMS
Contains sulphites.
Ingredients & nutrition ›
Tasting
Beautiful garnet robe with red highlights. The nose captivates with its freshness and complexity, offering generous notes of ripe cherry and cherry clafoutis, enhanced by a hint of peppermint. Spicy nuances (black pepper) and whiffs of dark chocolate add depth, while balsamic accents reminiscent of pine and cedarwood lend distinction. A delicate, gourmet touch of sugared almond and roasted hazelnut completes this noble bouquet. The palate opens with a rich, vibrant attack, supported by bright acidity and still-firm tannins that will mellow beautifully over time. A lovely fresh and vegetal hint of cut grass lingers on the finish. A truly fine wine.
Food pairings
Superb with rib steak with morel mushrooms or duck breast with figs.
Reviews
La Revue du Vin de France
Jasper Morris
Vinous