Rugiens Pommard 1er Cru 1997
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Rugiens Pommard 1er Cru 1997
Domaine Fernand & Laurent Pillot is a family-run winery based in Chassagne-Montrachet, operated by Fernand Pillot and his son Laurent. The estate manages 14 hectares spread across an impressive range of Côte de Beaune appellations. While their portfolio includes several Premier Cru parcels in their home village, they also work with vineyards in Volnay, Meursault, and Pommard. It is important to note that this estate is distinct from Domaine Paul Pillot; the village is home to several independent Pillot families, making the first names essential for identifying the specific producer.
This 1997 red wine originates from Pommard, a renowned area located south of Beaune in the Burgundy region of eastern France. Burgundy's viticultural history was shaped by medieval monks who meticulously mapped the region's countless terroirs, creating a fine-meshed system of climats on the limestone soils. Pommard is traditionally recognized for producing a firmer and more structured style of wine compared to neighboring Volnay. Although the village has no Grand Cru vineyards, it is home to several highly esteemed Premier Cru sites, including the prestigious Rugiens parcel where this wine is grown. The 1997 vintage in this area received a score of 86 points and is described as charming, but quickly developed.
The wine is made entirely from Pinot Noir, an elegant blue grape that is the cornerstone of red winemaking in Burgundy, though it is also widely cultivated in regions like Champagne, Germany, Oregon, and California. Classified as an Appellation Pommard 1er Cru Contrôlée, this Grand Vin de Bourgogne was bottled at the property by the producer and has an alcohol content of 13.5%.
The history of the wine
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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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