Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot
Pommard 1er Cru Les Arvelets 2017
| Denomination | AOC Pommard Premier Cru |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged for 18 to 24 months in oak barrels, mainly second and third use; ageing is completed in the bottle. |
- Origin and cru: Pommard Premier Cru Les Arvelets, Burgundy, 2017 vintage
- Grape variety and alcohol content: 100% Pinot Noir, still red wine, 13% vol, 0.75 l bottle
- Aroma and taste: notes of red fruits and spices; rich, structured and very persistent palate
- Vinification: use of whole bunches, long maceration, gentle pressing; unfiltered wine
- Ageing and serving: matured for 18-24 months in oak; decant for 1 hour, serve at 18-20 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot Pommard 1er Cru Les Arvelets is a still red wine that elegantly interprets the Burgundy region, made from Pinot Noir grapes. On the nose, it reveals intense aromas of red fruits, enriched by spicy notes that anticipate a deep sensory profile. On the palate, it is rich and structured, characterised by excellent continuity and a long finish. This wine offers a tasting experience that is consistent and true to its grape variety.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Les Arvelets cru, in the heart of Pommard Premier Cru. Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot, a winery based in Vosne-Romanée, cultivates its vines using environmentally friendly methods, aiming for low yields to enhance aromatic concentration. The harvest takes place when the grapes reach full ripeness. Such agronomic care allows the Pinot Noir to express itself intensely and faithfully to its terroir.
How it is produced
Vinification is carried out with whole bunches, avoiding destemming to preserve the fruit's structure. This is followed by a long maceration combined with gentle pressing, essential for precisely extracting aromatic compounds. Ageing lasts between 18 and 24 months in oak barrels, mainly second and third fill, and is completed with a further period of rest. The process concludes without filtration, thus preserving the wine's natural complexity and integrity.
History and Curiosities
The Pommard 1er Cru Les Arvelets 2017 from Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot embodies the noble tradition of Burgundy, passed down by the family since the 17th century. This captivating Pinot Noir is made from whole bunch grapes, subjected to a long maceration and aged for 18-24 months in oak barrels. Bottling without filtration preserves a seductive bouquet of red fruits and spicy notes, which leads to a rich and structured palate. A label of extraordinary persistence and longevity, perfect for elegantly accompanying refined game dishes.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1964
The winery is located in Vosne-Romanèe and includes some of the most prestigious vineyards of Burgundy, with about 11 hectares of its own vineyards, including Grand Cru, Premier Cru and Village. In the vineyard work it is done using traditional methods and respectful towards the environment and plants, favoring low yields and harvests made exclusively in the maximum maturity of the grapes stage.
In the handicraft and traditional cellar of the Domaine, Yves Confuron and his brother Jean-Pierre, the owners and winemakers, not diraspano grapes and practice a long maceration, a few pressing and for aging that will take 18 to 24 months, using wood, primarily 2nd and 3rd passage. The wines are not filtered and end the aging in bottle. Resulting mature red, intense and elegant, extremely long-lived and by the extraordinary drink, that express faithfully the terroir of belonging. Read more
| Name | Domaine Confuron Cotetidot Pommard 1er Cru Les Arvelets 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Pommard AOC |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Pommard 1er Cru Les Arvelets 2017 from Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot embodies the noble tradition of Burgundy, passed down by the family since the 17th century. This captivating Pinot Noir is made from whole bunch grapes, subjected to a long maceration and aged for 18-24 months in oak barrels. Bottling without filtration preserves a seductive bouquet of red fruits and spicy notes, which leads to a rich and structured palate. A label of extraordinary persistence and longevity, perfect for elegantly accompanying refined game dishes. |
| Origin | Pommard, Burgundy, France |
| Production technique | Undestemmed grapes; long maceration; light pressing; ageing 18-24 months in oak wood (mainly second and third passage); unfiltered wine; completion of ageing in bottle |
| Wine making | Whole bunches; long maceration; gentle pressing; ageing for 18 to 24 months in mainly second and third use oak barrels; unfiltered wine with final ageing in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for 18 to 24 months in oak barrels, mainly second and third use; ageing is completed in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |