Hospices de Beaune Pommard "Cuvee Suzanne Chaudron" Coche Dury, 2019, 750ML

Pommard "Cuvee Suzanne Chaudron"

100% Pinot Noir. Made from a majority of vines coming from the south exposed lieux dits Les Petit Noizons on top of the hill, followed by a considerable parcel of the 1er Cru La Chaniere that brings the structure and concentration to the wine. The remainder of the blend is composed by the lieux dits La Croix Planet, Rue au Porc, and Le Poisot, all located in the plateau without considerable elevation.

When the couple Raymond Cyrot and Suzanne Chaudron left vineyards to the Hospices de Beaune in 1979, the gift included several plots of very ancient vines. Over 40% was planted prior to 1959, with the oldest block dating from 1910.

Elevage made by domaine Coche Dury at their cellars in Meursault. The wine was aged in 25% new French oak from 18 to 22 months, and was bottled without fining or filtration.

Hospices de Civiles de Beaune is a former charitable almshouse founded in 1443 in the town of Beaune. It is now a modern hospital, with the original buildings serving as a museum. Since 1859, a charity wine auction has raised funds for the hospital with the wines produced being released under the Hospice's umbrella label.

This wine is a classical Pommard with good balance of freshness, elegance and tension. The bouquet shows a powerful, dark fruit character that continues on the mouth. A classic yet very interesting wine.

Other Reviews....
A slightly denser purple with some muscle to the fruit. This is a typically powerful dense Pommard with some tannins, ripe however, to bring up the finish. In fact it could be a textbook example, ideal for lovers of a classical Pommard. There is a pleasing weight of dark berry fruit returning at the back behind the well ripened tannins.
Jasper Morris MW