Domaine Nicolas Rossignol - Pommard - Les Noizons 2018
Domaine Nicolas Rossignol embodies a precise Burgundy, built around a fine reading of the climates of the Côte de Beaune. Created in 1997 by Nicolas Rossignol, the estate has gradually established itself as one of the distinctive signatures of Volnay and Pommard. Its philosophy is based on attentive viticulture, inspired by biodynamics, and a parcel-based approach that seeks to reveal each origin without excessive rigidity. The grapes are hand-harvested and then carefully sorted to preserve the purity of the fruit and the clarity of the balance. In Pommard, the estate works with characterful terroirs, often marked by clay, soil depth, and a naturally assertive structure. The Pommard Les Noizons 2018 fits into this search for accurate expression, with a wine that combines the density of the place, the elegance of Pinot Noir, and the generous ripeness of the vintage.
The Pommard Les Noizons 2018 cuvée from Domaine Nicolas Rossignol comes from parcels located in the named places Noizons and Petits Noizons, exposed due south on a gentle slope. The red, deep, and clayey soils contribute to giving the wine a broad body, firm tannins, and a beautiful aromatic depth. The vines, planted at different times between the 1940s and the early 2000s, bring a diversity of maturities that enrich the balance of the cuvée. The vinification relies on indigenous yeasts, with about 30% whole cluster and measured extractions, to maintain finesse in a naturally powerful terroir. The 18-month barrel aging, with a moderate proportion of new wood, supports the wine without masking the personality of the Pinot Noir. The 2018 vintage, sunny and ripe in Burgundy, brings here a fleshy and generous dimension. This Pommard remains, however, built on precision, with a serious structure and a good capacity for evolution.
On tasting, the Domaine Nicolas Rossignol Pommard Les Noizons 2018 reveals a deep profile, carried by ripe red fruits, black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, and fine spicy nuances. Aeration brings out more earthy, slightly floral notes, with a touch of undergrowth that begins to highlight the vintage’s evolution. On the palate, the matter is broad, dense, and structured, but the tannins retain a polished texture that avoids any excessive harshness. The ripe fruit of the 2018 vintage gives generosity, while the clay terroir of Pommard adds depth and a persistent finish. This wine will benefit from decanting if tasted now, to soften its structure and open its bouquet. It will perfectly accompany a rib steak, duck breast, roast lamb, poultry with mushrooms, feathered game, or matured cheeses. Its aging potential is solid, with possible evolution over about ten years, or even longer in a fine cellar.
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
