Clos Blanc

Clos Blanc sits on the northern boundary of Pommard village in the Côte de Beaune, sharing its border with the well-regarded Les Grands Épenots Premier Cru. The vineyard covers 4 hectares of southeast to east-facing slopes, a position that captures morning sunlight while offering some protection from the afternoon heat typical of the broader Burgundian continental climate. This aspect contributes to the gradual, even ripening that defines wines of precision and structure from this site.

• Northern edge of Pommard commune, directly adjacent to Les Grands Épenots
• Southeast to east-facing slopes for measured sun exposure
• Part of the Côte de Beaune sub-region of Burgundy
• Classified Premier Cru within the Pommard appellation

The vineyard name is no accident. Clos Blanc takes its identity directly from the pale, whitish limestone that characterises its soils. The underlying geology is calcareous alluvial in nature, combining limestone with clay in a profile well suited to Pinot Noir cultivation. Limestone soils in Burgundy are prized for their drainage properties and their ability to impart a mineral tension to the wines they produce. The clay fraction retains sufficient moisture to support vine health through drier periods, creating a balanced environment across vintages.

• Calcareous alluvial soils combining limestone and clay
• Pale limestone visibly present on the surface, inspiring the vineyard name
• Limestone promotes drainage and contributes mineral character
• Clay fraction supports vine water retention in drier conditions

Viticulture in this corner of Pommard stretches back more than 2,000 years, placing Clos Blanc among the ancient vineyard sites of the Côte de Beaune. As with many of Burgundy's great parcels, the land has been shaped by centuries of human cultivation, religious stewardship, and post-Revolution fragmentation. The Premier Cru designation formalises a long-standing reputation for quality that predates the modern classification system. Today, a small group of committed producers continues to work these historic vines.

• More than 2,000 years of viticultural history on the site
• Premier Cru status reflects centuries of recognised quality
• Located in one of Burgundy's most historically significant wine communes

Clos Blanc produces full-bodied, round and supple red wines from 100% Pinot Noir. The wines display spicy fruit characters alongside structured tannins, a profile consistent with Pommard's broader reputation for producing some of the Côte de Beaune's more robust expressions of the grape. The calcareous soils contribute a mineral backbone that provides definition alongside the fruit. Compared to some of Pommard's more muscular Premier Crus, Clos Blanc tends toward approachability and suppleness without sacrificing structure.

• Full-bodied with round, supple texture and structured tannins
• Spicy fruit character typical of the Pommard style
• Mineral backbone derived from calcareous limestone soils
• 100% Pinot Noir, as required across all Pommard red wines

A handful of domaines hold parcels within Clos Blanc, each bringing their own house style to this distinctive site. Domaine Albert Grivault is perhaps the most prominent name associated with the vineyard, bringing the same attention to terroir expression that defines their work across the Côte de Beaune. Domaine Machard de Gramont and Domaine Génot-Boulanger also hold and vinify parcels, offering collectors and students different interpretations of the same limestone-rich ground.

• Domaine Albert Grivault: leading producer with strong terroir focus
• Domaine Machard de Gramont: respected Côte de Beaune estate
• Domaine Génot-Boulanger: quality-focused producer with Pommard holdings