Domaine Violot-Guillemard
This small domaine located in Pommard, is working on some of the best terroirs of the Côte de Beaune with some very high-quality rootstock. Their plot of Pommard Premier Cru la Platière has for example been planted in 1936 and they also own the smallest monopole Premier Cru in Pommard with their Clos Derrière Saint-Jean.
In 2019, Joannès took over from his father Thierry. The vines, cradled by the rhythm of nature, have been growing organically since 1999. Joannès is a passionate man and is engaged in sustainable winemaking.
Grapes are vinified with indigenous yeasts and Joannès takes as little action as possible in the cellar. The wines are vinified in tronconic wooden casks before being raised for 18 months (12 for regional wines) in barrels. The percentage of new oak is low. In the whole process, only one racking takes place before bottling. The sulfur amount is very low and wines are not filtered. Precise, respectful work gives birth to vibrant wines that sincerely reflect the soul of their terroirs.
Style of wine
Region: Bourgogne
Appellation: Pommard, Auxey-Duresses, Volnay, Corton-Charlemegne, Beaune, Mersault, Chassagne-Montrachet
Vineyard: 6 hectares
Varieties grown: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Agriculture: Organic
Despite their light and airy first appearance, the wines are deeply structured and of great balance. Their ageing potential is enormous.
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