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 a firm, savoury palate.

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 Bichot's Cote de Beaune range.

  1. 1831 — Maison Albert Bichot founded in Beaune

Facts

Producer
Maison Albert Bichot
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Village (Pommard, AOC)
Oak
Around 14 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 45 to 80 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
1933

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 a firm, savoury palate.

When should I drink Pommard Village?

Drink 5-15 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).

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