Dom. Chantal Lescure Pommard "Les Vaumuriens" 2020

The "High-Altitude Rebel" of Pommard

In 2026, the 2022 'Les Vaumuriens' is a bottle that perfectly illustrates why the "new" Burgundy is so exciting. While Pommard is often stereotyped as "the muscle" of the Côte de Beaune—heavy, tannic, and broad-shouldered—this high-slope cuvée flips the script. It is one of the most intriguing wines from the transition period into the Eric Rousseau era, offering a profile that is as much about limestone energy as it is about fruit.

The Terroir: Steep, Cold, and Stony

• The Vibe: If Les Chouacheux is a plush velvet sofa, Les Vaumuriens is a hike on a crisp, foggy morning.

• The Location: It sits high on the slope, facing North/North-East, directly opposite the famous Les Vignots.

• The Soil: This is "bony" land. The vines (over 50 years old) struggle in brown limestone and white marl. That struggle translates into a wine that feels "vertical"—it goes up rather than out.

🍷 2022 Tasting Notes (The "Vibe" in 2026)

In 2026, the solar warmth of the 2022 vintage has finally "met" the cold minerality of the site, resulting in a wine that feels incredibly tense yet luminous.

• The Nose: It’s not a shy wine, but it’s not sweet either. You get wild blackberry and black cherry, but it’s immediately cut by smoky minerals, iron, and dried garrigue. There’s a "coolness" to the aromatics that belies the warm year.

• The Palate: Chiselled and athletic. The tannins aren't aggressive, but they are "chalky" and firm, providing a serious frame. It has a savory, saline core that makes your mouth water.

• The Finish: Very long and focused. It leaves a parting gift of licorice, graphite, and a hint of bitter cocoa.

📋 Technical Snapshot

Best Paired With:

• The Earthy Match: Wild mushroom risotto or truffled potatoes; the wine's mineral edge loves forest flavors.

• The Classic Pair: Duck breast with a balsamic reduction; the acidity slices through the richness perfectly.

• The Wildcard: Miso-glazed eggplant or anything with a deep umami profile.

Pro Tip: In 2026, 'Les Vaumuriens' is still a bit of a "stoic." To get it to talk, you must decant it for at least 60 minutes. Serve it at 16°C. It’s the kind of Pommard that appeals to people who usually prefer the elegance of Volnay but want just a bit more "grit" and "soul."