Les Boucherottes (1er Cru, Pommard)
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A compact 1.83-hectare Premier Cru on the Pommard-Beaune border, with roots in the Domaine Royal dating back to 1507.
Les Boucherottes is a 1.83-hectare Pommard Premier Cru sitting on the commune's eastern border toward Beaune. Its southeast-facing clay-limestone soils produce structured, elegant Pinot Noir with notable finesse. The vineyard carries centuries of history, having formed part of the Domaine Royal as far back as 1507.
- Classification: Pommard Premier Cru, Côte de Beaune
- Total area: 1.83 hectares
- Aspect: Southeast-facing
- Soil: Clay-limestone
- Grape variety: Pinot Noir only
- Located on the border between Pommard and Beaune
- Part of the Domaine Royal in 1507; in continuous family ownership since 1908
Location and Setting
Les Boucherottes sits at the northeastern edge of Pommard, where the commune transitions toward Beaune. This border position is significant: the soils and topography here share characteristics with both appellations, giving the vineyard a distinctive personality within Pommard's lineup. The alternate name, Le Clos des Boucherottes, suggests the parcel has at times been enclosed, further reinforcing its identity as a discrete, historically recognized site.
- Located on the Pommard side of the Pommard-Beaune communal boundary
- Southeast aspect promotes steady sun exposure and good ripening conditions
- Clay-limestone soils are typical of the Côte de Beaune and support structured Pinot Noir
History and Name
The name Les Boucherottes derives from old Burgundian patois. Two etymologies are linked to the site: 'boucho,' meaning bush, and 'bouchure,' meaning a hedge of separation. Both point to the vineyard's physical character as a demarcated, hedged parcel. The historical record places this land within the Domaine Royal as early as 1507, underscoring its long-standing prestige. Since 1908 the vineyard has been held in family ownership, and today several small domaines manage parcels within its 1.83 hectares.
- Name derives from Burgundian patois for bush or hedge of separation
- Documented as part of the Domaine Royal in 1507
- Continuous family ownership established since 1908
Wine Style and Character
Les Boucherottes produces structured, full-bodied red wines with notable finesse and elegance. The southeast aspect ensures reliable ripening, while the clay-limestone subsoil contributes the firm tannic backbone and mineral edge associated with top Pommard Premier Crus. Compared to the more muscular expressions from the village's central climate plots, Boucherottes tends toward refinement, a reflection of its border position and soil composition. The wines reward cellaring, developing complexity over time while retaining freshness.
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Given the small total area, the number of producers holding parcels in Les Boucherottes is limited, which keeps the wines relatively rare in the market. Three domaines are recognized for their work in this vineyard. Domaine Coste-Caumartin is among the most established names associated with the site. Domaine Benoit Sordet and Domaine Jerome Sordet also produce wines from the appellation, reflecting the family-ownership pattern that has characterized the vineyard since the early twentieth century.
- Domaine Coste-Caumartin: established producer with strong Pommard Premier Cru portfolio
- Domaine Benoit Sordet: family domaine with direct ties to the vineyard's ownership history
- Domaine Jerome Sordet: another Sordet family producer working within this small cru
Structured and full-bodied Pinot Noir with firm but refined tannins, red and dark cherry fruit, earthy minerality from clay-limestone soils, and an elegant, finesse-driven finish. Southeast exposure adds fruit ripeness without sacrificing freshness.
- Domaine Coste-Caumartin Pommard Premier Cru Les Boucherottes$65-90One of the best-known producers in the cru, delivering the structured elegance typical of this site.Find →
- Domaine Benoit Sordet Pommard Premier Cru Les Boucherottes$55-80Family ownership ties to this vineyard since 1908 give this domaine deep-rooted site knowledge.Find →
- Domaine Jerome Sordet Pommard Premier Cru Les Boucherottes$55-80Small-production Sordet family wine from a historically significant and compact Premier Cru.Find →
- Les Boucherottes is a Pommard Premier Cru of 1.83 hectares located on the commune's border with Beaune.
- Southeast aspect and clay-limestone soils define the site's character; produces structured but elegant Pinot Noir.
- Name derives from Burgundian patois meaning bush or hedge of separation.
- The vineyard appeared in the Domaine Royal records in 1507 and has been family-owned since 1908.
- Notable producers include Domaine Coste-Caumartin, Domaine Benoit Sordet, and Domaine Jerome Sordet.