Pommard Clos de Verger 1er Cru Fernand & Laurent Pillot 1996
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Pommard Clos de Verger 1er Cru Fernand & Laurent Pillot 1996
The 1996 Clos de Verger Pommard 1er Cru is a red wine produced from Pinot Noir in the Burgundy region of eastern France. Burgundy's viticultural landscape was shaped by medieval monks who meticulously mapped the area's countless terroirs, creating a fine-meshed system of climats. Stretching from Chablis in the north to the Côte d'Or and Mâconnais in the south, the region's limestone soils are renowned for cultivating Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The 1996 vintage in this area achieved a score of 91 points and is characterized as an acid-driven year.
Located in the Côte de Beaune, south of Beaune, the Pommard appellation is one of Burgundy's most recognized areas for red wine. While Pommard does not have any Grand Cru vineyards, it is home to several esteemed Premier Cru sites, such as the Clos de Verger. The area is traditionally known for producing a firmer and more structured style of wine compared to neighboring Volnay. The wine is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, an elegant blue grape that is widely planted in Burgundy, as well as in regions like Champagne, Germany, Oregon, and California.
Domaine Fernand & Laurent Pillot is a family-owned winery based in Chassagne-Montrachet, managed by Fernand Pillot and his son Laurent. The estate spans 14 hectares across an impressive range of Côte de Beaune appellations. In addition to their Pommard holdings, which include prestigious Premier Cru parcels like Rugiens, their portfolio features wines from Volnay, Meursault, and Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Crus such as Morgeot, Vide-Bourse, Champs-Gain, and Caillerets. The wine is bottled directly at the property. It is important to note that Domaine Fernand & Laurent Pillot is distinct from Domaine Paul Pillot, as there are several independent Pillot families operating in the village, making the specific producer name on the label a crucial identifier.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Burgundy
Burgundy in eastern France was shaped by medieval monks who mapped the area's countless terroirs. The region grows almost exclusively Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and has turned terroir into an art form with its finely meshed system of climats. From Chablis in the north to the Côte d'Or and Mâconnais in the south, the limestone soil yields some of the world's most sought-after and elegant wines.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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