2017 Jeroboam Pommard 1er Cru "Rugiens" Domaine Heitz-Lochardet

📌 Description

Pommard 1er Cru “Rugiens” 2017 Jeroboam – Domaine Heitz-Lochardet is a powerful and distinguished expression of one of Pommard’s most prestigious vineyards. The harmonious and precise 2017 vintage offers a remarkable balance between fruit intensity and finely structured tannins. The jeroboam format allows for slower, more graceful evolution over time. This cuvée embodies the mineral nobility and depth that define great Rugiens.

🍇 Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir.

A complex profile: black cherry, blackberry, violet, liquorice, fine spices, and pronounced minerality.

🌍 Region / Country

Burgundy – Pommard 1er Cru “Rugiens” (Côte de Beaune, France).

Iron-rich clay-limestone soils provide power, depth, and outstanding ageing potential.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 15 and 16 °C (59–61 °F).

Decant for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

⏳ Ageing Potential

25 to 40 years (and even longer in jeroboam).

• 2024–2034: structured youth, intense fruit, vibrant energy.

• 2035–2065+: peak maturity with tertiary notes of truffle, forest floor, fine leather, and spices.

👁️ Appearance

• Color: deep ruby with garnet reflections.

• Clarity: bright and dense.

• Legs: thick and regular.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: powerful and elegant.

• First nose: ripe dark fruits.

• Second nose: violet, fine spices, iron-tinged minerality.

👄 Palate

• Attack: broad and structured.

• Structure: present yet refined tannins, balanced freshness, dense texture.

• Dominant aromas: black cherry, blackberry, spicy and mineral nuances.

• Overall balance: deep and harmonious.

• Length: exceptional, persistent, and noble finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Dry-aged rib of beef.

• Noble game dishes.

• Refined sauce-based cuisine.

• Characterful aged cheeses.

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

A powerful and structured Pommard Premier Cru combining the harmony of the 2017 vintage with impressive ageing potential. The jeroboam format enhances its evolution.