Dom. Chantal Lescure Pommard "Les Vaumuriens" 2023

Domaine Chantal Lescure – Pommard 'Les Vaumuriens' 2023

The "Crystalline" Peak of the High Slope

In 2026, the 2023 'Les Vaumuriens' is a masterclass in balance. If the 2022 vintage was about sun-drenched power, the 2023 is about transparency and "Burgundian" grace. This is the first vintage to fully benefit from the fresh perspective of the Eric Rousseau and Fabrice Groussin team, who have leaned into the site's natural tension to create a wine that feels incredibly "chiseled."

The Terroir: Limestone & Light

• The Vibe: Imagine standing on a steep, rocky hillside as the morning sun hits the frost. This wine is that exact feeling—bright, cold, and electric.

• The Location: These 50-year-old vines are perched on the high, steep slopes of Pommard, facing East/North-East. It’s a site that laughs at heatwaves, consistently producing the most "mineral" village wine in the appellation.

• The Soil: Hard limestone and Jurassic marl. This is "stony" terroir that forces the Pinot Noir to focus on structure and spice rather than simple sweetness.

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

Early reports in 2026 describe a wine that is "aromatically discreet" but texturally profound—it’s a wine that whispers its power rather than shouting it.

• The Nose: A beautiful, noble bouquet. You get bramble, wild raspberry, and black fruit, but it’s wrapped in a layer of savory spices, white pepper, and iron.

• The Palate: Slender and full-bodied. This might sound like a contradiction, but that’s the 2023 magic. It has "superb flesh" and a satin-like fluidity, yet it remains tense and saline. The tannins are firm but so fine-textured they feel like crushed silk.

• The Finish: Extremely long and "straight." It leaves a lingering trail of red-cherry highlights and stony minerals.

📋 Technical Snapshot

Best Paired With:

• The Noble Match: Roast Duck with a cherry and black pepper reduction; the wine’s spice and acidity are built for this.

• The Bistro Pair: Beef cheeks braised in red wine or a classic Boeuf Bourguignon using the richest cuts.

• The Wildcard: Roasted root vegetables with rosemary and sea salt; the wine’s mineral core loves those earthy, savory notes.

Pro Tip: In 2026, this is a "serious" wine. Because of the high-altitude site and the 2023 structure, it demands a 60-minute decant. Serve it at 16°C. It’s the perfect bottle for someone who wants a Pommard that feels "intellectual"—a wine that rewards patience and close attention.