Louis Latour - Pommard 2012
- Producer Maison Louis Latour
- Blend 100% Pinot Noir
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Pommard
- UPC N/A
Food Pairing
Duck confit - beef "Bourguignon" - mature cheeses
Tasting note
The Pommard 2012 is ruby red in colour and on the nose cassis aromas
acompany subtle smoky notes. Cassis flavours return on tasting accompanied by a touch of
mocha. A rounded wine with light freshness on the finish.
Description
Pommard is for many the most familiar Burgundy appellation. The village itself lies
approximately 2 miles south of Beaune, and the total appellation is fairly extensive, covering 300
hectares, flanking a narrow valley which leads back into the Côte d'Or hinterland. The wines of
Pommard are quite different from those of the neighbouring villages. They tend to be deeper
and more concentrated than Beaune or Volnay wines and have a sumptuous perfume and bite
without being too tannic. This wine requires a number of years to reveal itself.
The Vine
Average vine age: 30 years
Soil: Clay and limestone
Average yield: 45 hl/ha
Harvest: Hand picked
Soil: Clay and limestone
Average yield: 45 hl/ha
Harvest: Hand picked
Vinification & Ageing
Fermentation: Traditional in open vats
Ageing: 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 15% new
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Ageing: 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 15% new
Barrels: Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
