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Ballot Millot Pommard 1er Cru Les Charmots 2021

Ballot Millot Pommard 1er Cru Les Charmots 2021

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Wild Red Currants, Crushed Violets, and Silky Northern Pommard Precision

The 2021 Domaine Ballot-Millot Pommard 1er Cru "Les Charmots" is an extraordinarily aromatic, refined, and silken red Burgundy that highlights the elegant side of Pommard. Sourced from premier mid-slope vines on limestone-rich soils, it trades heavy muscularity for high-toned floral fragrance and bright red fruit purity in this classic, cool vintage. Radiant aromas of wild red currants, crunchy red cherries, crushed violets, and forest floor lead into a medium-bodied, precise palate framed by fine-grained tannins and vibrant limestone drive.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied, Silky & Precise ●●●●●
Sweetness Dry ●●●●●
Tannins Fine-Grained, Polished & Chalky ●●●●●
Acidity Fresh, Vibrant & Limestone-Driven ●●●●●
Oak Subtle & Well-Integrated (Aged in French oak barrels with low percentage of new oak) ●●●●●

Terroir, History & Acclaim

Critical Recognition:
Jasper Morris MW 87-90 pts
  • 87-90 Points ★★★☆☆ - Jasper Morris MW (Inside Burgundy): Very old vines, small yields. A high pH site. Mid purple, but a bit of volatile. Darker fruit behind, something interesting going on, but will need to wait and see what direction this will take. Better fruit and balance on the palate than the nose. Drink from 2025-2029. Tasted Oct 2022.
  • The Refined Les Charmots Terroir: Situated on the upper mid-slope directly north of Pommard village, "Les Charmots" features well-drained, limestone-rich soils with a favorable eastern exposure. This elevated position generates high-toned floral aromatics, bright acidity, and silky, refined tannins rather than the heavier rustic weight found on lower slopes.
  • Artisanal Craftsmanship by Charles Ballot: Famous primarily for his world-class Meursaults, Charles Ballot applies the exact same meticulous care, low-intervention extraction, and light-handed oak aging to his rare red holdings, creating a Premier Cru Pommard of exceptional transparency and Burgundian grace.

Highlights

  • 100% Pinot Noir harvested from old Premier Cru vines in Les Charmots, Pommard.
  • A radiant 2021 vintage packed with wild red currants, crunchy red cherries, crushed violets, and limestone minerality.
  • Crafted by Domaine Ballot-Millot, offering 10 to 15+ years of graceful cellar potential.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Translucent ruby-red with luminous crimson highlights at the rim.
  • Nose: Perfumed, lifted, and floral. It opens with aromas of wild red currants, raspberries, and crunchy red cherries, accompanied by crushed violets, forest floor, and delicate fine oak spice.
  • Palate: Dry, medium-bodied, and beautifully precise. The entry delivers a silky wave of red berry sap that glides across fine-grained tannins, supported by fresh limestone acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 14–16°C to highlight its bright red fruit purity and delicate floral aromatics.
  • Decanting: A brief 30-minute decant helps uncoil its elegant layers if drinking young. Best enjoyed now through 2038+.
  • Western Pairing: Roast duck breast with berry reduction, pan-seared pork loin, rack of lamb, or wild mushroom risotto.
  • Asian Pairing: Peking duck, Char Siu (barbecue pork), Taiwanese braised pork, or steamed soy-sauce chicken.

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