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Red dry
Domaine de Courcel is one of the most prominent producers in the Pommard appellation, represented by the talented winemaker Yves Confuron. Their Premier Cru Les Fremiers vineyard stands out for its unique location—it borders the neighboring Volnay appellation. This geographical position determines the wine's exceptional character, which intertwines classic Pommard power with the subtlety and elegance typical of Volnay wines.
In the glass, Domaine de Courcel Pommard 1er Cru Les Fremiers 2023 reveals aromas of red and dark berries (cherries, raspberries), violets, and subtle notes of damp earth and spices. On the palate, the wine demonstrates excellent balance: it is full-bodied and concentrated, yet stands out for its refined texture and softer, more elegantly integrated tannins compared to the estate's other Pommard wines.
The estate strictly adheres to traditional methods requiring minimal intervention. The wine is made using 100% whole-cluster fermentation, followed by an exceptionally long maceration. This process gives the wine additional complexity, distinct floral aromas, and enriches the tannin structure, ensuring excellent aging potential in the cellar. The wine is aged in French oak barrels.
This wine is best served at a temperature of 14–16 °C, and its flavor is best enjoyed when paired with roasted duck breast, a juicy veal roast, or a hearty beef stew.
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'.
