Wine Pommard AOC 2006
Tasting Notes
The color of wine is dark red with tints and black.
On the palate there is a red cherry, black currant and hints of vanilla. At the finish there is the presence of oak. Concentrated wine. Structure clear low tannin content and good acidity.
The wine has a nice, strong and rich aroma with spicy notes, followed by shades of strawberry jam with the final chord of fragrant violets.
Will be great in combination with meat of wild boar and deer.
Interesting Facts
Due to the religious communities of the Middle Ages Pommard is known worldwide. This village is located in the center of Cote de Beaune and simply can not be overlooked. Limestone and clay soil is the cause of concentration of wine. Iron compounds in the subsoil give the wine a simple and playful nature. Despite strong ripeness, the wine has a freshness and liveliness.
One of the great winemakers of France - Olivier Leflaive is also known as a great guitarist who in 1972-1979 he worked as musical director in Paris, in 1982, he left the stage, deciding to follow in the footsteps of his father. Olivier began working in the family business - Domaine Leflaive, which was founded in the 18th century, but later decides to set up its economy. He aims - the production of great red and white wines of Burgundy, who would be available for all fans. Domain Olivier Leflaive Freres was founded by Olivier, his brother Patrick and his uncle Vincent in 1984. In addition, from 1990 to 1994, Olivier was one of the managers of the family business.
Today farming Olivier Leflaive owns approximately 12 hectares of vineyards in the appellation Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault Premiers Crus, Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru, Bourgogne Aligoté and others. In order to get enough quality wine of excellent raw materials, you also need to use modern technology combined with time-tested traditional approach to production. To create your own wine farm Olivier Leflaive uses the best grapes grown on their own vineyards or purchased from other well-known enterprises from Côte d'Or, wines are produced and maintained in accordance with the highest standards. Today farming Olivier Leflaive is one of the best producers of Burgundy, its founder Olivier Leflaive and a team of experienced oenologists rely on experience and intuition in order to preserve the image and high reputation. All wines Olivier Leflaive Freres are a clear reflection of the unique nature of each Burgundy appellasona.
