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Isabelle and Denis Pommier - Irancy Grain of Survival 2021

Isabelle et Denis Pommier - Irancy Grain de Survie 2021

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2*Étoiles

Hachette

Pinot Noir
balanced
ample
barbecued filet mignon

"An explosive Pinot Noir with delightful red fruit aromas, absolutely perfect with a nice piece of meat!"

"This Chablis winemaker has successfully transitioned from Chardonnay to Pinot Noir. The label alone is sublime, but that's not all. Aged in barrels for 16 months, this cuvée stands out for its highly aromatic nose of red fruits, followed by a full-bodied, persistent palate that is both fresh and warm, with simply perfect balance. (Le Guide Hachette 2024)

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Estate

Isabelle et Denis Pommier

Vintage

Grain de Survie

Vintage

2021

Designation

Irancy

Region

Burgundy

Grape varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Terroirs

Clay-limestone

Viticulture

In conversion to organic farming

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Fermentation for 15 days with pumping over and infusion, spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats and malolactic fermentation in oak barrels, then bottled without filtration after 18 months.

Livestock farming

16 months in barrels

Nose

Notes of cherries, black berries, and spices

Mouth

Charming and well-focused, with pleasant notes of red fruit, beautiful precision, and fine tannins.

Serve

At 14-16°C

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with beef, charcuterie, Camembert cheese, etc.

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2021 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

This friendly couple of winegrowers has taken a step forward by opting for organic viticulture, which is beginning to be certified with the 2014 vintage. The beautiful maturity of the grapes is well balanced by a lively acidity from the limestone soils, and the barrel vinification is increasingly respectful of the nuances of the terroirs. Grown on the very distinctive Hauterivien subsoil, the Petit Chablis is consistently remarkable for its richness, the Yonne red is one of the very best in the region, and the premier crus from the Poinchy area (Léchet, Beauroy, Fourchaume) are now reliable sources for wine lovers. Like others around it, the estate unfortunately suffered from the climatic conditions of the 2016 vintage. Sadly, 2017 began with a terrible frost... Hence the Grain-de-Survie cuvée, available from négociants, to offer a little wine to regular customers. The generic petits-chablis and chablis wines do not have the same precision as usual, but the premier crus will fare better. Roll on 2018!

Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rating (2024 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About wine:

Wearing his merchant's cap, this Chablis winemaker happily switches from Chardonnay to Pinot Noir. The label alone is sublime. But that's not all. This cuvée, aged in barrels for 16 months, stands out for its highly aromatic nose of red fruits, followed by a full-bodied, persistent palate that is both fresh and warm, with simply perfect balance.

About the estate:

Based in Chablis, Isabelle and Denis Pommier run an 18-hectare estate established in 1990 that produces consistently high-quality wines. After 15 years of practicing sustainable viticulture, they obtained organic certification in 2014.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2022 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)

About the estate:

Isabelle and Denis Pommier settled in the village of Poinchy in 1990, with 2 hectares of vines (23 today). Some of the premier cru wines undergo partial fermentation in wood, and all vinification is carried out using indigenous yeasts. The entire production is of impeccable quality, especially the entry-level wines. Certified organic since 2014, this estate has produced superb wines that are always well ripened, but freshness is not always present. Regrettably, we are removing the star, hoping for a return to better balance soon.

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Review and opinion by Mr. NICOLAS B. Published on 11/27/2024

Quite mixed, purchase of two bottles with two different opinions. One bottle was unbalanced with a high sulfur content. On the other hand, it had a lovely red fruit tone and fine tannins.

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Review and opinion by Mr. ROMAIN F. Published on 08/22/2024

A very pleasant surprise in terms of value for money and enjoyment.

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