Changarnier Frères - Pommard - Rouge - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 Red Pommard opens with a pure, fresh, and vibrant nose of Pinot Noir. Its elegant mouthfeel, supported by a slight acidity, unfolds with finesse, featuring hints of licorice from the aging process, creating a cohesive and balanced ensemble. This refined Pommard is perfect to savor slowly over 5 years and beyond, starting this winter. Not sold directly to individuals at the estate, you can only find it here!

Vinification:

Hand harvested, totally destemmed. Cold pre-fermentation maceration, followed by a few days of hot fermentation.
Aged in oak barrels for 12 months, including 30% new barrels.

Color:

Bright red with good intensity.

Nose:

Delicate, fresh, infused Pinot with red and black fruit aromas.

Palate:

Elegant and well-balanced with round fruit, this wine has a delicate acidic structure and hints of liquorice from the ageing process.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Duck tournedos with grapes, veal sweetbreads with black truffles, Maine farm-raised prime rib with coarse salt, aged farmhouse Saint Nectaire cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Located in Monthelie, Domaine Changarnier is a hidden gem that brings glory to Burgundy, combining expertise, consistency, and accessibility.

Claude and Antoine Changarnier meticulously explore the terroirs of Pommard, Auxey-Duresses, and Meursault, crafting precise cuvées through organic farming.