Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Moulin Aux Moines |
Label Name: | Pommard 1er Clos Orgelot Monopole |
Vintage: | 2017 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Burgundy (Pommard Premier Cru - Clos Orgelot) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 13-15°C |
Awards/Ratings
Vivino average ~4. 1/5; listed by multiple merchants (LebendigeWeine, iDealwine, AP Wine Imports)
Tasting Note
Powerful, earthy Pommard: sour cherry, raspberry, fig and vineyard peach with orange peel, violet and clove. Silky entry, ripe acidity, present fine tannins, subtle animal/umami and a mineral, persistent finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, porcini mushroom dishes, braised beef, grilled pork, aged cheese. Asian: shoyu/miso ramen with duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, shiitake and soy glazed dishes, noodle soups.
Production Method
Hand-harvested from a 1.1 ha monopole; low yields (25–30 hl/ha); traditional fermentation and élevage; aged 18–22 months in French oak barrels (10–15% new).
Vineyard Info
Clos du Moulin aux Moines is a historic walled domaine in Auxey‑Duresses (Rollin family ownership since 2018). Produces monopole Clos Orgelot (~1.1 ha); certified organic (Ecocert) since 2012 and Demeter biodynamic since 2021.