FR Robert Ampeau et Fils Pommard 1999

Situated in the star-studded Puligny-Montrachet appellation of Burgundy, Domaine Robert Ampeau et Fils boasts a beautiful collection of the region’s finest Premier Cru plots, four of them in the prestigious climatr of Meursault. Today, the domaine is run by Michel Ampeau, who took over in 2004 from his father Robert, known around Burgundy for his innovative approach to viticulture.

Unlike most Burgundy domaines, the Ampeau family releases their wines on the market only when they are deemed fully ready, following Robert’s ethos of showing respect to the product. By the time we receive them, these wines have aged for over 20 years in the bottle, perfect to be enjoyed now, but still fresh enough to age a decade or two longer in your cellar.

Robert Ampeau et Fils Pommard 1999:

Ampeau’s Pommard vines are actually in a single lieux-dit called Les Vaumuriens though not indicated on the label. The vineyard is just above Premier Cru Les Rugiens. The parcel was acquired in the 1950s by Robert Ampeau.

Located in the region of Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Robert Ampeau is now run by Michel Ampeau, after his father Robert passed away unexpectedly in 2004. The domaine covers land in 10 Premier Crus, 4 of which are in Meursault, while the other are scattered around Puligny, Beaune, Blagny and Savigny.

VINTAGE: 1999

VARIETAL: 100% Pinot Noir

SOIL: Brown, clay-limestone and white marl topsoils over hard limestone

ELEVATION: 360 meters

EXPOSURE: North-northeast

MAKING: Grapes are mostly de-stemmed and fermented in cement tank with native yeast.

Following fermentation, the wine is transferred to barrel for malolactic fermentation and aging.

TASTING NOTES: High intensity of dried rose, strawberry, cherry truffle, pepper, jam, mineral and hint of cedar wood on the nose and palate. This wine is dry, high acidity, medium body, fine medium+ tannins and long aftertaste. The wine is outstanding and ready to drink now.

AGING: 10 months in oak and then 20+ years in bottle.

VIVINO 4.4

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