Clos de Verger

Clos de Verger sits at the northwestern edge of Pommard village in the Côte de Beaune, positioned at the entrance to La Grande Combe valley. This placement distinguishes it geographically from many of Pommard's other Premier Crus, which cluster on the commune's more southerly slopes. The vineyard is a traditional clos, meaning it is enclosed by stone walls, a feature common to the great historical vineyards of Burgundy. A south-facing aspect ensures strong afternoon sun exposure throughout the growing season, contributing to reliable ripening despite the site's relatively modest elevation.

• Northwestern boundary of Pommard village
• Entrance to La Grande Combe valley
• Traditional walled clos (enclosed vineyard)
• South-facing for warm afternoon sun exposure

The vineyard rests on clay and limestone soils, the characteristic geology of the Côte de Beaune. This combination provides good water retention from the clay component while the limestone contributes structure and mineral potential to the wines. The climate is temperate continental, with the south-facing slope capturing warm afternoon sun that moderates the cooler tendencies of Burgundy's continental conditions. The valley position at La Grande Combe may also contribute to the site's distinct microclimate, influencing the style of wine produced here relative to neighboring Premier Crus.

• Clay and limestone soil composition
• Temperate continental climate
• Warm afternoon sun exposure from south-facing slope
• Valley-entrance position creates a distinct microclimate

Clos de Verger produces Pinot Noir that stands apart from the archetypal Pommard profile. Where many Pommard Premier Crus deliver dense, structured, and firm wines built for long aging, Clos de Verger is recognized for elegance and suppleness. The wines are medium-weight with a more accessible character, without sacrificing the depth expected of Premier Cru Burgundy. This lighter-handed expression likely reflects the valley-edge position and the specific interplay of soils and sun at this site. For students and professionals exploring Pommard, Clos de Verger offers a useful reference point for understanding how significantly terroir varies even within a single commune.

• More elegant and supple than typical Pommard Premier Cru
• Medium-weight red wine style
• Pinot Noir is the sole grape variety
• Distinctive terroir expression within Pommard appellation

Clos de Verger holds Premier Cru status within the Pommard appellation, one of Burgundy's most recognized communes. However, the vineyard is not entirely Premier Cru: approximately 0.6 hectares of the total 2.1 hectares carry only village-level Pommard classification. This type of split classification, where a named site spans both Premier Cru and village-level land, occurs in other parts of Burgundy as well and reflects the granular precision of the Burgundian classification system. Wines from the village-level fragment must be labeled simply as Pommard, without the Premier Cru designation.

• Premier Cru within Pommard appellation, Côte de Beaune
• Approximately 0.6 hectare fragment rated as village-level Pommard
• Village-level portion cannot carry the Premier Cru label
• Split classification reflects Burgundy's detailed terroir hierarchy

Several producers hold parcels in Clos de Verger, ranging from small family domaines to larger negociants. Domaine Billard-Gonnet and Domaine Fernand and Laurent Pillot are among the Pommard-based producers with presence in the vineyard. Domaine Nicolas Rossignol and Domaine Faiveley, a well-known Côte d'Or negociant with significant Premier Cru holdings, also produce wines from this site. Smaller independent producers including Romuald Valot, Arthur Gras, and Andre Goichot round out the list of growers working this compact clos.

• Domaine Billard-Gonnet: established Pommard estate
• Domaine Faiveley: major Côte d'Or negociant with clos holdings
• Domaine Nicolas Rossignol: Volnay-based producer with Pommard parcels
• Domaine Fernand and Laurent Pillot: Pommard family domaine