Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Pommard 2022 Armand Heitz

Tasting

Color

This Pommard 2022 displays a deep, rich hue, typical of a pinot noir grown on a hillside terroir with excellent ripeness.

Nose

The nose reveals a bouquet of black fruit, particularly black cherry, intertwined with delicate violet aromas. Subtle notes of pepper add a spicy dimension to this expressive aromatic profile.

Palate

The palate shows fine, well-integrated tannins supporting a generous fruit character. The finish lingers on bitter chocolate and earthy notes, reflecting the depth of the terroir while maintaining remarkable elegance.

Food and wine pairings

Pommard 2022 pairs wonderfully with roasted red meats, feathered game, and dishes prepared with rich sauces. It also complements mushroom-based preparations beautifully, echoing the wine's earthy character.

Serving and cellaring

We recommend serving Pommard 2022 at around 64°F (18°C) to fully reveal its aromatic complexity. According to the producer, this wine has a cellaring potential through 2035.

Other characteristics

This is a dry red wine with an alcohol content of 13% by volume.

A Burgundy Pommard Balancing Energy and Elegance

The Estate

Armand Heitz is a Burgundy estate headquartered in Chassagne-Montrachet, with vineyard holdings extending across Pommard, Meursault, Volnay, and Beaune, complemented by additional plantings in Juliénas, Beaujolais. The estate, known as Heitz-Lochardet, was formally established in the 1980s following the marriage of Brigitte Lochardet and Christian Heitz. Today, it is led by their son, Armand Heitz, an oenologist who took over the family vineyards starting in 2011. Under his direction, the estate has developed a distinctive regenerative agriculture approach, integrating livestock farming and permaculture alongside winegrowing.

The Vineyard

The Pommard 2022 comes from vineyard holdings within the Pommard appellation, located in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, reflecting the estate's commitment to the finest terroirs of this historic village.

Winemaking and aging

Pommard 2022 is vinified using whole-cluster fermentation, a traditional Burgundian technique that enhances complexity and refines the tannic structure. The estate follows a minimally interventionist approach in the cellar, allowing the terroir and vintage characteristics to express themselves fully, with careful tasting-based adjustments guiding the process from aging through to bottling.

Grape Variety

This wine is made from 100% pinot noir.