Domaine Parent Pommard Premier Cru 'Les Chaponnieres' 2020 - 1.5 Litre

Originating from France in the Burgundy region, specifically within the premier tier of the Pommard appellation in the Côte de Beaune, Domaine Parent Pommard Premier Cru 'Les Chaponnières' 2020 1.5 Litre represents a supple, expressive, and age-worthy expression of Premier Cru Pinot Noir presented in a magnum bottle format. Owned and managed by sisters Anne and Catherine Parent, Domaine Parent traces its winemaking legacy back to 1753 and is internationally acclaimed for its certified organic viticulture, biodynamic practices, and classic Burgundian precision. Sourced from 'Les Chaponnières', a highly regarded Premier Cru site situated directly below 'Les Rugiens' on rich alluvial clay, deep gravel, and limestone soils, this parcel produces Pinot Noir characterized by dark fruit generosity, elegant tannic structure, and vibrant mineral drive. The winemaking philosophy combines hand harvesting, careful sorting, native yeast fermentation with partial whole clusters, and barrel aging in French oak (approximately 30% to 40% new) for up to 18 months, crafting a wine of exceptional structural depth and longevity expanded by the 1.5 Litre format.

Wine Description

The wine presents a deep, clear dark ruby garnet colour with rich crimson-purple reflections along the rim. An expressive, highly perfumed bouquet opens with seductive aromas of ripe dark cherry, wild blackberry, black plum, and red currant, interwoven with fragrant notes of violet petals, dried earth, forest floor, subtle game, and toasted French oak spice. On the palate, it is medium-to-full bodied, satiny, and generously structured, delivering concentrated flavours of dark berry fruit, red fruit curd, and mineral iron, all supported by a bright, mouthwatering spine of natural acidity. Framed by fine-grained, chalky Premier Cru tannins and a velvety mid-palate, it concludes with a long, persistent finish marked by lingering black cherry, savory herbs, and a clean limestone grip. Composed of 100% Pinot Noir, this 2020 magnum release offers an optimal drinking window of 2027–2048+. Stylistically, it combines the exceptional concentration and cool-toned acid-tannin balance of the 2020 vintage with 'Les Chaponnières' signature floral elegance and suppleness.