Les Jarolières
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A delicate border vineyard where Pommard's structure meets Volnay's elegance across just 1.44 hectares of clay-limestone slope.
Les Jarolières is a 1.44-hectare Pommard Premier Cru sitting at the commune's southern border with Volnay. Its mid-slope position and clay-limestone soils produce wines that bridge the muscular Pommard style with Volnay's finesse, delivering refined tannins, concentrated black fruit, and floral lift.
- Classified Pommard Premier Cru, one of 27 to 28 premiers crus in the appellation
- Total vineyard area of 1.44 hectares, making it one of Pommard's smaller premier cru sites
- Located on the mid-slope near the Volnay commune border
- East-facing aspect with elevation in the general Pommard range of 250 to 330 metres
- Soils are clay-limestone (calcaires assez argileux)
- Planted exclusively to Pinot Noir
- Also spelled Les Jarollières on some producer labels
Location and Setting
Les Jarolières occupies 1.44 hectares on the mid-slope of the Côte de Beaune, positioned at the southern boundary where Pommard meets Volnay. This border location is central to the vineyard's identity. The site faces east and sits within the general elevation band of 250 to 330 metres that characterises Pommard's premier cru belt. The alternate spelling Les Jarollières appears on some producer labels, though the official designation is Les Jarolières.
- Commune: Pommard, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
- Area: 1.44 hectares
- Aspect: East-facing
- Border: Directly adjacent to the Volnay commune boundary
Soils and Climate
The soils at Les Jarolières are clay-limestone, described in French as calcaires assez argileux, meaning moderately argillaceous limestone. This combination of active limestone and clay is characteristic of many Côte de Beaune premier cru sites, providing good drainage while retaining sufficient moisture for vine health. The climate is continental, with cool growing seasons that slow ripening and contribute to Pinot Noir's aromatic precision and natural acidity.
Wine Style and Character
Les Jarolières produces wines that stand apart from the archetypal Pommard profile. Where much of the appellation delivers robust, grippy tannins and dense dark fruit, Les Jarolières leans toward refinement. The proximity to Volnay introduces a lighter touch, with fine-grained tannins, a more lifted aromatic register, and floral notes layered over concentrated black fruit. The result is a wine that sits stylistically between Pommard's power and Volnay's elegance, offering complexity without heaviness.
- Fine-grained tannins rather than the firm grip typical of Pommard
- Concentrated black fruit with floral top notes
- Mid-weight structure suited to medium-term cellaring
- Volnay-influenced finesse from the border location
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Three domaines are particularly associated with Les Jarolières. Domaine de la Pousse d'Or is a benchmark producer in both Pommard and Volnay, with holdings that reflect the border terroir well. Jean-Marc Boillot brings meticulous winemaking precision to his bottling, while Nicolas Rossignol represents a newer generation of Pommard-based growers working with traditional techniques. Given the vineyard's small total area of 1.44 hectares, production across all producers is limited and bottles can be difficult to source.
Refined and mid-weight with concentrated black cherry and blackcurrant fruit, violet and rose petal floral notes, fine-grained tannins, and fresh acidity. The style bridges Pommard's structure with Volnay's elegance.
- Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Pommard Premier Cru Les Jarolières$80-120Benchmark producer at the Pommard-Volnay border; showcases the site's signature finesse and floral character.Find →
- Jean-Marc Boillot Pommard Premier Cru Les Jarolières$75-110Precise, terroir-focused winemaking highlights the vineyard's refined tannin structure and black fruit concentration.Find →
- Nicolas Rossignol Pommard Premier Cru Les Jarolières$60-90Emerging Pommard grower delivering traditional-style bottlings that reflect the border terroir at accessible pricing.Find →
- Les Jarolières is one of 27 to 28 premier cru vineyards in Pommard, covering only 1.44 hectares
- Its position at the Volnay border gives it a lighter, more floral style than typical Pommard premiers crus
- Soils are clay-limestone (calcaires assez argileux), consistent with mid-slope Côte de Beaune terroir
- East-facing aspect in the 250 to 330 metre elevation range of the Pommard premier cru belt
- Key producers include Domaine de la Pousse d'Or, Jean-Marc Boillot, and Nicolas Rossignol