📌 Description
Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Poutures Monopole 2021 – Domaine Armand Heitz is a refined, racy Pinot Noir from a monopole climat at the heart of the appellation. In this fresh, elegant vintage, it expresses the perfect balance between fruit intensity, firm structure, and mineral finesse.
🍇 Grape Variety
100% Pinot Noir.
Burgundy’s king grape shows a precise, seductive profile here: cherry, raspberry, blackberry, violet, peony, fine pepper, and a subtle woody touch.
🌍 Region / Country
Burgundy – Pommard 1er Cru (Côte de Beaune, France).
The Clos des Poutures, an exclusive monopole of Domaine Armand Heitz, rests on clay-limestone soils that give the wine concentration, depth, and elegance.
🌡️ Serving Temperature
Serve between 15 and 16 °C (59–61 °F). Decant for 45 minutes to 1 hour when young.
⏳ Ageing Potential
12 to 20 years.
• 2024–2028: youthful brilliance, fresh fruit, present tannins.
• 2029–2036: peak, balance of power and elegance.
• After 2037: tertiary evolution with leather, truffle, and forest floor.
👁️ Appearance
• Color: deep ruby with garnet highlights.
• Clarity: clear and bright.
• Legs: fine and regular, showing finesse and structure.
👃 Nose
• Aromatic intensity: seductive and complex.
• First nose: raspberry, cherry, blackberry.
• Second nose: violet, peony, fine spices, woody and mineral notes.
👄 Palate
• Attack: ample and precise.
• Structure: firm yet elegant tannins, balanced acidity.
• Dominant aromas: red and black fruits, flowers, fine spices, minerality.
• Overall balance: harmonious, refined, and persistent.
• Length: long, with a floral and lightly spicy finish.
🍽️ Food Pairings
• Grilled red meats (prime rib, duck breast).
• Game birds (pheasant, partridge).
• Slow-cooked dishes (beef bourguignon, stew).
• Aged cheeses (Comté, Époisses, Langres).
⭐ Overall Impression / Style
Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Poutures Monopole 2021 – Domaine Armand Heitz is a racy, elegant wine, combining fruit intensity, structure, and finesse. A Premier Cru of character, true to the refined style of the estate.
