Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: dark cherry, earth, spice, leather

Palate: black fruit, mineral, sweet spice, silk

A sturdy, dark-fruited village Pommard with earth, spice and gripping tannins.

What it pairs with

  • Roast venison with cassis jus
    Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
  • Boeuf bourguignon
    Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth.
  • Pate en croute lyonnais Find pate en croute lyonnais on TableJourney →
    The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin.

How to serve Pommard Village

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Boeuf bourguignon, Pate en croute lyonnais. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

A negociant Pommard in the Bouchard Aine Cote de Beaune range.

  1. 1750: House founded

Facts

Producer
Bouchard Aine et Fils · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Village (Pommard, AOC)
Oak
Around 12 to 14 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 38 to 65 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage

Frequently asked about Pommard Village

What does Pommard Village taste like?

On the nose, dark cherry, earth, spice, leather. On the palate, black fruit, mineral, sweet spice, silk. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. A sturdy, dark-fruited village Pommard with earth, spice and gripping tannins.

When should I drink Pommard Village?

Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Pommard Village?

Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boeuf bourguignon and Pate en croute lyonnais. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.

What grapes are in Pommard Village?

The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Village (Pommard, AOC).

Tags

dry high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood rustic occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with poultry pairs with soft cheese pinot noir price premium still red

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