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Red dry
Domaine de Courcel is one of the most important producers in the Pommard appellation, and their Premier Cru Les Rugiens plot is rightly considered one of the best in the entire village, often compared to the Grand Cru level due to its quality and structure.
In the glass, Domaine de Courcel Pommard 1er Cru Rugiens 2023 reveals aromas of dark cherries, blackberries, damp earth, truffles, and savory spices. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and powerful, demonstrating a firm yet elegant tannic backbone and exceptional aging potential.
The Les Rugiens vineyard is famous for its iron-rich red soil (which gave the area its name). This specific combination of limestone and clay gives Pinot Noir grapes exceptional power, mineral concentration, and a firm tannic structure, which is the calling card of a classic, age-worthy Pommard wine.
Renowned winemaker Yves Confuron, who oversees the estate's production processes, strictly adheres to traditional methods requiring patience and minimal intervention. The wine is made using 100% whole-cluster fermentation, followed by an exceptionally long maceration.
This wine is best served at a temperature of 14–16 °C with roast lamb, beef stew, or duck breast.
A family domaine that has been established in the village of Pommard for four centuries, with the current owners being descendants of its founders. The domaine covers 10.5 hectares of vineyards, planted predominantly with 'Pinot Noir', with Pommard 'Premier Cru' vineyards accounting for the majority of its holdings.
The key strength of Domaine de Courcel is its high concentration of Pommard 'Premier Cru' vineyards: 'Le Grand Clos des Epenots', 'Les Rugiens', 'Les Frémiers' and 'Les Croix Noires' account for more than 75% of the domaine's total vineyard area. 'Le Grand Clos des Epenots' is a 4.89-hectare monopole, meaning Domaine de Courcel is the sole owner of the vineyard.
The differences between these sites are clearly reflected in the wines. 'Le Grand Clos des Epenots', with its clayey-limestone, stony soils, produces wines with pronounced fruit concentration and abundant, well-integrated tannins. 'Les Rugiens' is characterised by marl and clay soils, typically producing wines with a spicy character, elegance and concentration. 'Les Frémiers' stands out for its refined tannins and spicy profile, while the more clay-rich soils of 'Les Croix Noires' contribute darker cherry fruit and a more pronounced tannic structure.
Production remains relatively small, at around 30,000 bottles per year, with the focus firmly on expressing the individual terroirs of Pommard. In addition to the four 'Premier Cru' wines, the domaine produces 'Pommard Vaumuriens', 'Bourgogne Pinot Noir' and 'Bourgogne Chardonnay'.
