Presentation
Since the 2018 vintage, grapes have been purchased directly from selected plots to complement the Domaine Truchetet range. The team chooses the harvest date and monitors the vineyards throughout the year to ensure optimal ripeness. Grapes are harvested by hand to guarantee impeccable quality. In the cellar, vinification is carried out with minimal intervention, favoring gentle maceration and ageing in older barrels to preserve fruit purity and terroir expression. The wines are marked by finesse and elegance, offering a delicate structure and vibrant tension. What sets this approach apart is complete control over the entire process from grape to bottle ensuring a faithful expression of the Côte de Nuits appellations.
Location
The parcels of Pommard Premier Cru Les Bertins cultivated by Domaine Morgan Truchetet are located in the heart of Côte de Beaune, in the prestigious village of Pommard. Facing east and gently sloping, they benefit from optimal sunlight and excellent natural drainage. This geographical position encourages even ripening of the Pinot Noir, yielding grapes rich in aroma and balance. The proximity to other esteemed climats enhances the wine’s complexity and finesse.
Terroir
The soil is composed of rich, well-structured clay-limestone, allowing deep root systems and promoting mineral expression. This terroir lends the wine density, freshness, and textural complexity. It also contributes to the wine's ageing potential and brings purity and elegance to its aromatic profile.
In the vineyard
Morgan Truchetet practices sustainable viticulture without herbicides or synthetic chemicals. Vineyard work is entirely manual, with precise pruning, canopy management and green harvesting to maintain grape health and optimize ripeness. Treatments are adapted to each vintage’s climate to respect and preserve biodiversity.
Harvest
Harvesting is carried out entirely by hand, with meticulous selection of only the healthiest, ripest grapes. This careful process ensures a high-quality crop and preserves the integrity of the fruit throughout the winemaking process.
Winemaking
Vinification begins with total destemming followed by cold pre-fermentation maceration to gently extract aromas. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in tanks with gentle punch-downs and pump-overs
Ageing
The wine is aged for approximately 12 months in French oak barrels, with 25% new oak. This ageing provides structure and complexity without overpowering the fruit or the expression of the terroir.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Production volume : 10000
Age of vines : 30 years old
Serving
Serve around 14 - 15°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
On the palate, this Pommard Premier Cru shows a deep ruby colour and an expressive bouquet of black cherry, blackberry, floral hints and sweet spices. The mouthfeel is rich and smooth, with fine tannins and a fresh finish. It is a wine of power and finesse, capable of evolving beautifully over several years.
Visual appearance
Deep ruby
At nose
Black fruit aromas, refined and expressive
On the palate
Rich and silky texture, complex structure, long finish
Food pairings
For food pairings, this wine pairs wonderfully with rich and flavourful dishes. Try it with grilled beef steak and caramelised shallots, where the wine’s depth enhances the dish’s savoury elements. A wild mushroom risotto with parmesan shavings offers a refined vegetarian pairing. On the sweet side, a thin plum tart with toasted almonds echoes the fruit and spice notes of the wine. Aged cheeses like Comté or Époisses are also excellent companions to this complex and elegant wine.