Pommard Premier Cru Les Combes-Dessus
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A compact, south-east facing climat in Pommard delivering elegant Pinot Noir with firm structure and fine minerality.
Les Combes-Dessus is one of 28 premier cru climats in Pommard, covering just 0.38 hectares on the Côte de Beaune. Planted exclusively with Pinot Noir, it produces full-bodied, generous wines known for finesse rather than brute force. The climat sits east of the village road at elevations between 250 and 330 metres.
- Total area: 0.38 hectares, one of Pommard's smallest premier cru climats
- Classification: Burgundy Premier Cru within the Pommard appellation
- Grape variety: Pinot Noir exclusively
- Aspect: South/East facing, at 250 to 330 metres elevation
- Soils: Red clayey soils with calcium and quartz
- Aging potential: 3 to 8 years depending on vintage
- Notable producers include Domaine Marquis d'Angerville and Domaine Rossignol-Cornu
Location and Setting
Les Combes-Dessus sits on the east side of the village road in Pommard, one of the Côte de Beaune's most celebrated red wine communes. Pommard lies between Volnay to the south and Beaune to the north, and its premier cru vineyards are renowned for producing structured, age-worthy Pinot Noir. Les Combes-Dessus occupies a modest 0.38 hectares, placing it among the smallest of Pommard's 28 classified premier cru sites. The climat benefits from a south to east-facing aspect, capturing morning sun and benefiting from the temperate, continentally influenced climate of the Côte de Beaune.
- Located east of the village road in Pommard
- One of 28 premier cru climats within the Pommard appellation
- South/East aspect maximises morning sun exposure
- Elevation ranges from 250 to 330 metres above sea level
Soils and Terroir
The soils of Les Combes-Dessus are characterised by red clayey material enriched with calcium and quartz. Clay-dominant soils are a hallmark of Pommard more broadly, contributing to the commune's reputation for wines with weight, grip, and tannic structure. The quartz component adds a textural precision and supports the fine minerality noted in wines from this climat. This combination of clay richness and mineral backbone creates the conditions for Pinot Noir of genuine depth without sacrificing elegance.
- Red clayey soils with calcium and quartz content
- Clay dominance typical of Pommard premier cru vineyards
- Quartz contributes to the fine minerality in finished wines
- Soil composition supports structured, age-worthy Pinot Noir
Wine Style and Character
Wines from Les Combes-Dessus are described as full-bodied, firm, and generous, with an ample texture supported by fine minerality. While Pommard as a whole tends toward robust, tannic expressions of Pinot Noir, Les Combes-Dessus is noted for producing wines with characteristics of finesse, distinguishing it from some of the more muscular premier cru sites in the commune. Aging potential runs from 3 to 8 years depending on the vintage, making it accessible earlier than some of Pommard's more powerful premiers crus while still rewarding patience in the cellar.
- Full-bodied, firm, and generous with fine minerality
- Known for finesse alongside typical Pommard structure
- Aging window of 3 to 8 years depending on vintage
- Planted exclusively with Pinot Noir
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Given the climat's tiny 0.38-hectare footprint, production is extremely limited and shared among a small number of growers. Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, based in neighbouring Volnay, brings considerable prestige and technical precision to its holdings across the Côte de Beaune. Domaine Rossignol-Cornu and Jean Claude Cluzeaud et Fils round out the producer list, each bringing distinct house styles to this characterful parcel. Scarcity of production means bottles from Les Combes-Dessus are rarely encountered outside of specialist Burgundy retailers and auction.
- Domaine Marquis d'Angerville: one of the Côte de Beaune's most respected estates
- Domaine Rossignol-Cornu: long-established Pommard specialist
- Jean Claude Cluzeaud et Fils: smaller grower with local roots
- Tiny total production due to the 0.38-hectare site size
Full-bodied Pinot Noir with generous red and dark fruit, firm but refined tannins, and a mineral backbone derived from clay and quartz soils. Finesse and elegance distinguish it from the more powerful Pommard premier crus, with a texture that is ample rather than aggressive.
- Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Pommard Premier Cru Les Combes-Dessus$80-120Marquis d'Angerville brings Volnay-trained precision to this tiny Pommard climat, highlighting finesse over brute force.Find →
- Domaine Rossignol-Cornu Pommard Premier Cru Les Combes-Dessus$55-85Long-established Pommard specialist delivering typical communal structure with the elegance characteristic of this climat.Find →
- Jean Claude Cluzeaud et Fils Pommard Premier Cru Les Combes-Dessus$45-70Small grower offering an authentic, terroir-driven expression from one of Pommard's most compact premier cru sites.Find →
- Les Combes-Dessus is one of 28 premier cru climats in Pommard, located east of the village road
- Total area is 0.38 hectares; soils are red clay with calcium and quartz
- South/East aspect at 250 to 330 metres elevation in a temperate, continentally influenced climate
- Wines are full-bodied and generous with fine minerality; aging potential is 3 to 8 years
- Notable producers include Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, Domaine Rossignol-Cornu, and Jean Claude Cluzeaud et Fils