Pommard AOC

One of the most renowned village appellations of Burgundy, located between Beaune and Volnay, in the heart of the Côte de Beaune. This is a place where Pinot Noir reaches one of its most powerful and structured expressions, standing in contrast to the silky finesse associated with neighbouring Volnay. Since the 18th century, the name Pommard appears in literature as a “vin de garde” — a wine worthy of cellaring.

The identity of Pommard is shaped by a geological composition of limestone bedrock and iron-rich clay. The soils contain abundant red clay, fragmented stones, iron oxide, while deeper layers reveal solid limestone that builds tannin structure and mineral tension. This soil symphony creates a naturally firm character — a Pinot Noir that speaks not only through red fruit, but through the voice of the earth itself. The topography is slightly steeper than in surrounding areas: slopes face east and southeast, ensuring consistent sunlight, while cool nights preserve acidity and aromatic precision.

The climate in Pommard is continental, yet local topography creates a slightly warmer microclimate compared to Volnay or Savigny. As a result, grapes achieve fuller phenolic ripeness, tannins develop more structure, and the fruit matures with density and depth. This is one reason why Pommard is often referred to as the “hard heart of Burgundy”.