A generous and beautifully balanced Pommard from the lieu-dit La Rue au Port, combining the natural structure of the appellation with ripe fruit, supple tannins and an attractive savory character.
The excellent 2022 vintage gives this wine particularly appealing richness. Black cherry, redcurrant and raspberry are joined by violet, subtle spice and earthy notes, while fresh acidity keeps the palate energetic and composed.
A Pommard with genuine character that is already approachable but will gain further complexity with several years in the bottle.
Region: Burgundy, France
Subregion: Côte de Beaune
Appellation: Pommard AOC
Lieu-dit: La Rue au Port
Vintage: 2022
Producer: Benoît Sordet
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 13% ABV
Style: Dry Red Burgundy
La Rue au Port is situated at the foot of the village of Pommard, on relatively clay-rich soils.
The vineyard's unusual name has historical origins. In medieval usage, port referred to a passage or route, and La Rue au Port marked an important path connecting Pommard with the main Beaune–Chalon-sur-Saône road.
Today, the site produces a characterful expression of Pommard, combining the appellation's natural depth and structure with generous fruit and a comparatively supple texture.
The Pinot Noir is 100% destemmed before fermentation.
A cool pre-fermentation maceration is followed by fermentation in concrete or stainless-steel vats, with extraction carefully managed through pigeage and remontage.
The wine is then matured in oak, allowing the tannins to soften while developing greater savory complexity.
Nose:
Black cherry, redcurrant and raspberry with hints of violet, sweet spice, sandalwood and subtle earth.
Palate:
Generous and juicy, with ripe red and dark fruit framed by fresh acidity. The tannins are present but supple, giving the wine the structure expected from Pommard without excessive weight.
Structure:
Medium to full-bodied by Burgundy standards, with good concentration, fresh acidity and fine, increasingly rounded tannins.
Finish:
Persistent and savory, with lingering cherry, spice and subtle earthy notes.
Benoît Sordet Pommard “La Rue au Port” 2022 offers a particularly approachable expression of Pommard.
The generous character of the 2022 vintage gives the wine ripe, succulent fruit, while the clay-rich terroir provides sufficient structure and depth to reward further bottle aging.
A lovely balance between Pommard's traditional strength and a more elegant, fruit-driven style.
Black Cherry · Redcurrant · Raspberry · Violet · Sweet Spice · Sandalwood · Earth
Drink: Now–2036
Preferred Window: 2027–2033
The 2022 is already enjoyable, particularly for those who appreciate youthful Burgundy with generous fruit and freshness.
Another 1–3 years in the bottle should allow the tannins to soften further and the wine's savory characteristics to become more prominent.
If opening now, let it breathe for about 30–45 minutes in the glass or open bottle.
With bottle age, expect:
Dried Cherry · Rose Petal · Tea Leaf · Forest Floor · Mushroom · Savoury Spice
Serving Temperature: 15–17°C
Recommended Pairings:
Duck Breast · Roast Chicken · Beef · Veal · Lamb · Pigeon · Venison · Beef Bourguignon · Porcini Mushrooms · Morels · Époisses · Langres · Comté
An excellent introduction to Pommard, offering the appellation's characteristic depth and structure without demanding extended cellaring.
The generous 2022 vintage makes this particularly attractive now, while sufficient tannin and freshness provide room for further development.
Pair with duck breast, roast lamb, beef bourguignon or veal with mushrooms.
Serve at approximately 16°C in a generous Burgundy glass.
