Michel Noellat Pommard 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Michel Noellat
Label Name:
 
Pommard
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pommard, Côte de Beaune, Bourgogne (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
13-15°C

Awards/Ratings
Producer praised in recent reviews as a rising Côte de Nuits/Vosne‑Romanee estate (Neal Martin commentary); winery technical fiche gives vinification details and a recommended cellaring of 6–8 years. Sources: Domaine fiche technique (Pommard 2021)

Tasting Note
Deep magenta; dominant spice (black pepper, licorice) with dark cherry and plum. Powerful, concentrated palate, grainy yet ripe tannins and a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: entrecôte, roast lamb, beef bourguignon, braised short ribs, aged cow’s cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (barbecue pork), Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), soy-braised pork, mushroom hot-pot/stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; 100% destemming; 3–5 day cold pre-fermentation; 18–20 day fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats; aged 12 months in French oak (30% new); bottled at the domaine.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Michel Noëllat is a multi-generation family estate based in Vosne‑Romanée (≈27 ha). This Pommard parcel is 0.11 ha, vines ~50 years old on clay‑limestone soils.