The Pommard Premier Cru "La Chanière" 2021 from Piguet-Girardin is a wine that perfectly embodies the vigorous character of the appellation, but filtered through the elegance of a fresh and classic vintage like 2021. Located on the upper part of the slope, the "La Chanière" climat benefits from a calcareous soil that gives the Pinot Noir a verticality and finesse superior to the more earthy Pommards of the valley floor.
Piguet-Girardin Pommard 1er Cru "La Chanière" 2021
Calcareous Strength and Grace
The Pommard Premier Cru "La Chanière" 2021 from Domaine Piguet-Girardin is a noble and taut expression of Pinot Noir. While Pommard is historically known for its "masculine" and structured wines, the "La Chanière" parcel, thanks to its altitude and soil composition rich in stones and limestone, offers a more slender and elegant version. The 2021 vintage, with its fresher and less sunny profile than previous ones, has enhanced the mineral and floral components of this wine, making it a Premier Cru of great precision and drinkability.
Sensory Profile It presents a brilliant ruby red color with violet reflections. On the nose, it offers a refined and vibrant bouquet: notes of blackcurrant and sour cherry blend with hints of peony, white pepper, and a distinct chalky mineral trace. On the palate, the entry is firm but not heavy; the tannic structure is typical of Pommard — solid and well-defined — but the tannins are extraordinarily fine and smooth. The acidic freshness guides the sip towards a persistent, dry, and deeply territorial finish.
Philosophy and Winemaking Joël Piguet works this parcel with extreme respect for the raw material. The 2021 harvest was managed with a very rigorous selection in the vineyard. Winemaking took place in a traditional way, with cold maceration to preserve the primary aromas, followed by aging for about 15 months in French oak barriques. The skillful use of wood (only a small part new) allowed the wine to breathe and stabilize without ever covering the purity of the fruit or the mineral tension of "La Chanière."
Food Pairings This Pommard Premier Cru is the ideal companion for savory but not overly fatty meat dishes. Excellent with a rack of lamb with thyme, a sliced venison, or a beef fillet with mushrooms. It is also an excellent pairing for medium-aged washed-rind cheeses or dishes based on black truffles.
Technical and Identification Data
Producer: Domaine Piguet-Girardin
Wine: Pommard Premier Cru "La Chanière"
Vintage: 2021
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Burgundy (Côte de Beaune)
Classification: AOC Pommard Premier Cru
