Pommard 1er Cru Chaponnières

At a Glance

  • Size: 0.18 ha (0.44 ac)
  • Variety: Pinot Noir
  • Vine Age: Planted in the 1980s
  • Terroir: South of Pommard below Les Rugiens Bas, deeper clay soil with few rocks
  • Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée (organic and biodynamic methods)
  • Vinification: 100% de-stemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation, minimal punch-downs. Aged for 18 months in barrel (25% new oak). Nicolas strives to use sulfur only prior to bottling. Total sulfur: 20-45 mg/L.