Domaine Glantenay 2012 Pommard

About The Winery: Located in Volnay, five kilometers south of Beaune, Domaine Pierre et Fils Glantenay operates nine hectares of vineyards spread over the appellations Volnay, Pommard, Monthélie and Chambolle-Musigny. Established in the 16th Century, the winery has been in the hands of the Glantenay family from generation to generation and soon will turn over the reins to William Glantenay. The concept of terroir is essential to wine quality, it is necessary to clarify that the clay-limestone soils of Volnay and Pommard are located at mid-slope, exposing the vineyard microclimate. Thus, the vines draw on this ground the elegance and finesse of Volnay, but also the power and tannins of Pommard. The grapes give life to the body, color and unique flavors. About The Wine: The vines are pruned hard to take 35 to 40hl/ha at most, and the low yield combined with vine age gives Volnay wines extra depth and Pommards with extra dimension to join the structure. Thierry Glantenay is a meticulous a