Domaine de Courcel, Pommard

Background A family estate since the 16th century set exclusively within Pommard - one of Pommard's grandest domaines. Owned by Gilles de Courcel and his three sisters, the winemaker since 1996 is Yves Confuron Cotetidot. Under Yves' control the Domaine has earned a magnificent 5 stars in the 2008 Bettane & Desseauve guide - only six other Burgundy domaines scored as highly.

It is often said that both Rugiens and Clos des Epenots should be Grand Cru and that it is only a matter of time....

Size: 8ha

Soil type:	Limestone bedrock
Vine age:	average 45 years old, some over 60

Viticultural and vinification methods The grapes are vigourously sorted and vinified with stems. The wine is matured in barrel for 18 months. There is a restrained use of new wood (15%)The wines are not racked.

The cellar is kept very cold and therefore malo-lactic fermentation take longer than other cellars (up to 6-12 months longer) and so the wines are more backward and take a little longer to come round.

Wines

Bourgogne Pinot Noir

Pommard Vaumuriens

Pommard 1er Cru Fremiers

Pommard 1er Cru Les Croix Noires

Pommard 1er Cru Grand Clos des Epenots

Pommard 1er Cru les Rugiens

Pommard 1er Cru Grand Clos des Epenots