Joannes Violot Guillemard Pommard 1er Cru La Platiere, 2019, 750ML

Joannes Violot Guillemard (6th generation) took over in 2019 from his father Thierry. Organic growth since 1999.

Pommard 1er Cru La Platiere - From a very gravelly, clay limestone, south exposed 0.70ha plot in the mid slope in Platiere. Two parcels one planted in 1936 and another in 1982.

100% Pinot Noir, partial whole cluster

The must is cold macerated for 5-6 days and fermented in wooden vats for around 10 days. After that a post fermentation maceration to lower the temperature of the wine. The pomace is pressed in a pneumatic press and placed in oak barrels for 14-18 months for maturation. 50% new barrels and 50% 1 time used barrels.