Renowned for its exceptional Pinot Noir, the Côte de Nuits produces some of the most elegant and age-worthy red wines in Burgundy.
With 24 Grand Crus divided in a 20-kilometer stretch of land, comprising the northern half of the Côte d’Or, Côte de Nuits deserves its surname of Burgundy’s Champs-Elysées. With a high density of clay per square meter dating back to the Jurassic period, it is an incontestable land of Pinot Noir, home to the most renowned appellations in viticulture.
Bonnes-Mares, Échezeaux, and Charmes-Chambertin are the perfect illustration of what this region does best. Ever since Claude Marey, in 1760, Château de Pommard has been making wines from the villages of the Côte de Nuits.
In recent years, while global wine consumption has been gradually declining, demand for organic and chemical-free wines has been increasing. Despite this surge, only 6% of vineyards hold organic certification, according to the OIV.
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French wine exports lost more than $1 billion in value last year, according to Reuters, with Burgundy among the regions most exposed. The weakness is not only economic; it is generational. In the United States and the United Kingdom, the world’s most influential wine markets, young wine lovers are drinking less Burgundy. They aspire to it, but they can’t afford it. They want wines that are organic and made without chemicals, but only 6% of vineyards worldwide are certified organic, according to the OIV.
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Located in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, between Beaune and Volnay, the village of Pommard lends its name to one of Burgundy’s most iconic wine appellations. Renowned for its powerful and structured red wines, the Pommard appellation is a must-try for Pinot Noir lovers seeking wines with character. In this article, discover the essential facts about this internationally acclaimed appellation.
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The 2023 vintage tells a captivating story shaped by nature’s extremes. A dry spring gave way to a summer of dramatic contrasts —stormy bursts intertwined with sweltering heat. These conditions tested the strength and resilience of our beloved vines, but we embraced the challenge. With meticulous attention, we monitored our grapes as they ripened, understanding that timing was paramount. Our hand-harvesting journey began on September 5, as we worked with dedication despite the high temperatures, ensuring our grapes reached their peak ripeness. By September 16, the harvest in Clos Marey-Monge was complete, yielding fruit that struck an ideal balance between sugar and acidity while remaining within our target production range.
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