Dom. Chantal Lescure Pommard 1er Cru "Les Bertins" 2023

Domaine Chantal Lescure – Pommard 1er Cru 'Les Bertins' 2023

The Silk Road of Pommard

In 2026, the 2023 'Les Bertins' is making waves as one of the most sophisticated expressions of the vintage. While the 2021 was a mineral-driven "classicist" and the 2022 was a "solar powerhouse," the 2023 finds the perfect middle ground. It carries the natural density and ripeness of the new era under Eric Rousseau, but delivers it with a "Volnay-like" finesse that is a hallmark of this specific vineyard's limestone-heavy terroir.

The Terroir: Limestone & Old Vine Heritage

• The Vibe: If Les Vaumuriens is a steep mountain trail, Les Bertins is a grand, historic avenue. It feels stately, layered, and profoundly elegant.

• The Location: This 1-hectare plot features old vines (Vieilles Vignes) planted in the southern part of Pommard. It sits right on the border of Volnay, which explains why this wine often trades Pommard's typical "muscle" for perfumed silkiness.

• The Soil: A rich limestone brown soil over hard scree. This provides the "cooling" mineral core that defines the 2023's structure.

🍷 2023 Tasting Notes (The "Vibe" in 2026)

Early reviews in 2026 highlight a wine that is "vivid and upholstered with silk." It is less about raw power and more about textural complexity.

• The Nose: A hauntingly beautiful bouquet. It opens with wild rose, forest air, and cherry liqueur, followed by deeper notes of macerated raspberry and black tea leaf. As it breathes, a savory, meaty earthiness emerges.

• The Palate: Dense yet lithe. The mid-palate is packed with red fruit—sour cherry and raspberry—but it’s the texture that steals the show. The tannins are mouth-coating and silky, framed by a persistent, cooling minerality.

• The Finish: Long and delicate. It leaves a lingering trail of rose hips, spices, and a touch of saline mineral grip.

📋 Technical Snapshot

Best Paired With:

• The Noble Match: Roasted Poultry or small game (Quail, Pheasant) with a light truffle sauce; the wine's acidity and silkiness are a perfect match.

• The Sophisticated Pair: Veal sweetbreads with morels; the wine’s savory earthiness complements the mushrooms beautifully.

• The Cheese: Mature Comté or a subtle Brie de Meaux; avoid overly pungent cheeses to let the wine's delicate spice shine.

Pro Tip: In 2026, 'Les Bertins' 2023 is remarkably expressive but evolves significantly over time. It is essential to decant for 2 hours. As it sits, the fruit becomes more lifted and the savory "umami" notes begin to play a larger role. Serve at 16°C in a large Burgundy glass.