Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Jean Marie Fourrier
Label Name:
 
Pommard 1er les Arvelets
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy — Pommard (Côte de Beaune)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir from a small parcel; ~20% whole-cluster fermentation, traditional open-vat vinification, aged in French oak (low new-oak percentage), bottled unfiltered (wax capsule on some releases).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Ripe cherry, black cherry and fig with vanilla, spice and subtle undergrowth. Velvety, concentrated palate with polished tannins, balanced freshness and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, beef Bourguignon, duck confit, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean BBQ (galbi), shiitake/miso hot pot or braised mushroom dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Produced by Jean‑Marie Fourrier at Vigne Comte de Chapelle (acquired 2022). Parcel ~0.5 ha, vines planted c.1976; limited production (~1,700 bottles in 2022).
Awards/Ratings:
 
2022 described as 13