Denis Pommier: Chablis

Domaine Denis Pommier is a small estate based in the village of Poinchy just west of Chablis. In 1990 Denis Pommier inherited from his grandfather, 2.5 hectares of established vineyards in Chablis AC, and 1er cru Beauroy and Fourchaume. Denis also acquired small parcels of land from his aunt in Petit Chablis and Chablis AC and has added an excellent holding of old vines 1er cru Cote de Lechet. The domaine now covers 13 hectares where Denis, and his wife Isabelle, make wonderfully pure Chablis as well as a tiny amount of Pinot Noir Bourgogne rouge from very low yielding vines more than 50 years old. His wines right across the range show great purity and offer remarkable value.

“The ever modest Denis Pommier professed to love the ’08s and it’s not hard to see why as they are hands down the best wines that I have ever seen from him. Moreover, they are excellent from the bottom to the top of the range.”  Burghound.com Oct 2010

2009 Bourgogne rouge  -  Stelvin closure From a 55 y.o. vineyard located 10kms west of Chablis, matured in barrique (none new).

2009 Petit Chablis  -  Matured in 100% Stainless steel. “An extremely fresh nose of green fruit and lime-tinged citrus leads to ripe, round and vibrant flavors that possess notably more depth than is typically found at this level, all wrapped in an attractively dry finish. Good stuff.” 87/2011+ Burghound

2008 Chablis AC  -   Matured in 100% Stainless steel. “This is also extremely fresh with a classic Chablis nose of green fruit, sea breeze and oyster shell aromas complementing the clean, intense and beautifully detailed middle weight flavors that finish with real verve and a touch of austerity. This is worth your consideration.” 89/2013+ Burghound.com Oct 2009

2007 Chablis vieilles vignes  -  From 40 y.o. vines, matured 50% in tank and 50% in barrique (none new). Notably intense and complex

2008 Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy -   From 25 + 55 yo vines, matured 2/3rd’s in tank and 1/3rd in barrel (none new). “..the rich full and relatively powerful flavours show good promise….” 90-92/2012+ Burghound.com October 2010

2007 Chablis 1er Cru Cote de Lechet -   60 yo vines, matured part tank and part barrel. “As it always is, this offers a notable step up in elegance with its relatively high-toned nose of lemon zest and wet stone that is trimmed in an almost invisible touch of wood that does not continue onto the rich round and utterly delicious medium-bodied flavors that possess a discernable salinity and really lovely finishing intensity where the hallmark citrus character re-surfaces.” 90/2011+ Burghound Oct 2009

2008 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume -  SOLD OUT “(from Fourchaume and Vaupoulent, aged in 15% oak). A restrained nose of citrus, wet stone, iodine and white orchard fruit aromas marries into rich and full-bodied flavors brimming with dry extract that renders the firm acid backbone much less prominent on the saline, racy and dry finish. I very much like the impeccable balance. ” 91/2014+ Burghound Oct 2010