Les Fremiers

Les Fremiers sits at the southern end of the Pommard appellation, directly on the boundary with Volnay. This border position is significant: wines from Les Fremiers often display a degree of finesse that bridges the typically more robust Pommard character with the more perfumed, silky style associated with neighboring Volnay. The vineyard occupies 5.13 hectares and sits between 250 and 260 meters of elevation, with a southeast to south-southeast aspect that delivers reliable sun exposure throughout the growing season.

• Borders Volnay to the south, placing it at a stylistic crossroads between the two appellations
• Southeast-facing aspect supports consistent ripening in Burgundy's temperate continental climate
• Elevation range of 250 to 260 meters is typical of well-sited Côte de Beaune premier crus

The soils of Les Fremiers are composed of red and brown clay-limestone with a chalky clay component. This soil profile is characteristic of many premier cru sites along the Côte de Beaune and provides the structural backbone that defines wines from this vineyard. The clay fraction retains moisture during dry periods while the limestone contributes the mineral freshness and acidity that keeps these wines lively and age-worthy. Pommard's temperate continental climate brings cold winters, warm to hot summers, and sufficient diurnal variation to preserve aromatic complexity in the fruit.

• Red and brown clay-limestone soils provide structure and mid-palate weight
• Chalky clay component contributes mineral freshness and supports natural acidity
• Continental climate with good southeast exposure benefits optimal phenolic and aromatic development

Les Fremiers carries a history rooted in both ecclesiastical ownership and local family legacy. In the 14th century the vineyard belonged to the Abbey of Maizière, one of several religious institutions that shaped the viticultural landscape of the Côte d'Or during the medieval period. By 1892 the Frémy family was documented as present in Pommard, and the vineyard name is widely considered to derive from this family. There is an additional layer of meaning in the name: 'fremiers' translates from old French as 'firm' or 'solid', a descriptor that aligns neatly with the wine's characteristic tannic structure.

• Belonged to the Abbey of Maizière in the 14th century
• Name likely derives from the Frémy family, documented in Pommard from 1892
• 'Fremiers' translates from old French as 'firm' or 'solid', reflecting the wine's tannic character

Wines from Les Fremiers balance power with elegance in a way that reflects the vineyard's position between two stylistically distinct communes. Expect firm tannins, good freshness, and a structured mid-palate, with the approachability and perfume that the proximity to Volnay can impart. These are wines built for medium to long-term cellaring but with enough fruit and lift to reward earlier drinking with appropriate decanting. Key producers working with Les Fremiers include Domaine de Courcel, Domaine Jean-Marc Bouley, Domaine Lucien Boillot, Domaine d'Ardhuy, and Baron Francois.

• Domaine de Courcel is a benchmark producer for structured, cellarworthy Pommard premier crus
• Domaine Jean-Marc Bouley brings a precise, terroir-focused approach to the vineyard
• The wine's firm tannins and freshness make it a reliable candidate for 8 to 15 years of cellaring