Pommard 1er Cru Jarolières

At a Glance

  • Surface: 0.15 ha (0.37 ac)
  • Variety: Pinot Noir
  • Vine Age: Planted in the 1930s
  • Terroir: Mid-slope between Pommard Rugiens and Volnay 1er Cru Fremiets, rich, dark, deep soil with few rocks
  • Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée (organic and biodynamic methods)
  • Vinification: 10% whole-cluster pressing, indigenous yeast fermentation, minimal punch-downs, unfined, light filtration when necessary. Aged for 18 months in barrel (20% new oak). Nicolas strives to use sulfur only prior to bottling. Total sulfur: 20-45 mg/L.