Pommard Premier Cru Les Bertins

Les Bertins sits in the southwestern portion of the Pommard Premier Cru appellation, positioned near the boundary with the Volnay commune. This borderland location is significant: Volnay, Pommard's southern neighbor on the Côte de Beaune, is known for more delicate, perfumed Pinot Noir, and proximity to that boundary lends Les Bertins a slightly more refined character compared to Pommard's more central Premiers Crus. The south-southwest aspect maximizes sunlight during the growing season, a critical advantage in Burgundy's continental climate.

• Southwest corner of Pommard, adjacent to the Volnay communal boundary
• South-southwest aspect captures strong afternoon sun
• Continental climate with some Mediterranean influence moderates the ripening season
• Part of the historic Côte de Beaune vineyard system with medieval origins

The soils at Les Bertins are classic Côte de Beaune clay-limestone, known in French as argilo-calcaire. This combination is well suited to Pinot Noir: the clay fraction retains moisture during dry periods and contributes body and texture to the wine, while the limestone provides structure, acidity, and the mineral character associated with fine Burgundy. The small parcel size of just 0.23 hectares means that vineyard management is highly precise, and output is extremely limited.

• Clay-limestone (argilo-calcaire) soils typical of the Côte de Beaune
• Clay fraction supports moisture retention and adds texture to the wine
• Limestone contributes structure, acidity, and mineral character
• 0.23-hectare total area results in very small annual production volumes

Wines from Les Bertins display the medium-weight profile with power and richness that defines Pommard Premier Cru, while the site's proximity to Volnay introduces a degree of aromatic finesse not always found in the appellation's more structured, earthier Premiers Crus. Expect concentrated red and dark fruit aromatics, firm tannins supported by the clay-limestone base, and a balanced palate that sits between Volnay's elegance and Pommard's typical muscularity. These are wines built for medium to long-term aging.

Given the climat's tiny footprint of 0.23 hectares, only a handful of producers hold parcels in Les Bertins. Domaine Chantal Lescure, Domaine Truchetet, and Domaine Henri Delagrange et Fils are the producers associated with this vineyard. The small scale of production makes Les Bertins wines relatively rare on the market, and bottles from any of these estates represent an authentic expression of this micro-terroir within Pommard Premier Cru.