Pommard les Petits Noizons vineyard with the village of Pommard

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2023 Château de la Crée Pommard Les Petits Noizons

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Les Petits Noizons is known for its south-facing slopes and exceptional terroir, crafted from the village of Pommard at roughly 1,100 feet in elevation. The vineyard’s white marl and limestone soils create ideal conditions for Pinot Noir, contributing structure, minerality, and depth to the…

Recognized by Burgundy enthusiasts as one of Pommard’s notable sites, this small block is dry-farmed and cultivated using biodynamic practices, allowing the wine to express the purity and character of its unique location.

Typical of this terroir, wines from Les Petits Noizons are known for their concentration and depth, often showing notes of dark and red fruit, subtle spice, and a mineral-driven core. They are generally full-bodied yet refined, with lively acidity, well-defined tannins, and a long, elegant finish. A classic reflection of Pommard’s power and structure.

Technical Details

Vintage: 2023
Varietal: Pinot Noir

VARIETAL

100% PINOT NOIR
Appellation

Pommard
Harvest Date

9/7/2023 & 9/15/2023
Bottling Date

5/20/2023
Barrel Aging

17 months
Alcohol %

13.5%

Red wine being poured into a Château de la Crée glass

Winemaker Tasting Notes

The bouquet opens on aromas of fruit (blackberry, blackcurrant), dried flowers and violet, followed by cocoa and truffle. The attack is lively and its freshness balances its richness and strength. The tannins are present yet silky and give way to a sapid finish with aromas of licorice and truffle. A wine with true aging potential, able to deliver immediate pleasure or spend a few years in the cellar!

Vintage Notes

The winter was mild, but the alternation of warm and cool periods slowed the vines’ growth cycle, thus budbreak was expected for late March - early April. As spring frost spared our vines, flowering began toward the end of May. A first heatwave came in early July, followed by a second one between August 10th and 25th, slightly delaying veraison. At the Château de la Crée, harvest started on September 3rd under summer conditions. 2023 marks the second consecutive vintage delivering both above-average yields and quality. The Chardonnay has reached optimal ripeness while preserving a lovely freshness. The Pinot Noir shows great aromatic structure.

Pommard

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Pommard, a wine that held the title of Burgundy's finest, even in the Middle Ages. It was the standard by which all other wines were measured, an emblem of excellence that continues to captivate connoisseurs. Pommard became one of the early trailblazers in obtaining the esteemed AOC designation back in 1936, sealing its reputation as an unparalleled red wine created solely from the venerable Pinot Noir grape. As you journey through the vineyards, you'll discover a fascinating diversity of soils. The lower grounds reveal ancient alluvium, anchoring the roots of the vines. Mid-slope, clay-limestone soils provide excellent drainage, enhanced by scattered rock debris. Ascending further, you'll encounter Jurassic marls, accompanied by brown calcic soils and limestone formations. Our Pommard vineyards benefit from an ideal exposure to the generous rays of the sun, gifting the grapes with unparalleled ripeness and complexity. The altitudes, ranging from 250 to 330 meters, create an idyllic sanctuary for the flourishing vines.

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