Pommard 1er cru "Clos des Arvelets" 1986 - Domaine Virely-Rougeot

Location: The Clos des Arvelets 1er cru of the Virely-Rougeot estate is a 2ha plot located on one of the best terroirs of Pommard.

Vinification and aging: Alcoholic fermentation in natural yeasts for 15 days in wooden vats (which is rare enough to be highlighted). Malolactic fermentation and aging in 228-liter oak barrels, the proportion of new barrels of which varies according to the vintage. Light filtration during bottling.

Style and storage: Very delicate and fine wine with present but very supple tannins. Like many Pommard wines, it has significant storage potential.

The 1986 vintage is not the best vintage in Burgundy and therefore in Pommard. Fortunately, wines with a naturally more structured style like those of Pommard have still aged rather well.