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Ballot Millot Pommard 1er Cru Les Pezerolles 2021

Ballot Millot Pommard 1er Cru Les Pezerolles 2021

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Wild Raspberries, Crushed Peony, and Refined Northern Pommard Finesse

The 2021 Domaine Ballot-Millot Pommard 1er Cru "Les Pézerolles" is a remarkably silken, aromatic, and pure red Burgundy that showcases the cooler, aristocratic side of Pommard. Sourced from old Premier Cru vines near the Beaune border on gravelly limestone soils, it avoids the traditional heavy rusticity of the appellation in favor of bright red fruit purity and floral lift. Radiant aromas of wild raspberries, red cherries, crushed peonies, and subtle forest floor lead into a medium-bodied, taut palate framed by ultra-fine, chalky tannins and energetic limestone drive.
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Style Profile at a Glance

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

Terroir & Winemaking

  • The Aromatic Les Pézerolles Terroir: Situated in the northernmost section of Pommard adjoining Beaune 1er Cru Les Épenots, "Les Pézerolles" is prized for producing the most elegant and perfumed wines in the appellation. The soil here is lighter, well-drained, and gravelly with active limestone, imparting high-toned floral aromatics, chiseled minerality, and silky tannin structure rather than heavy muscularity.
  • Artisanal Precision by Charles Ballot: Renowned primarily for his world-class Meursaults, Charles Ballot applies the same laser focus and purity to his rare red holdings. Hand-harvested with gentle extraction, minimal sulfur, and aging in fine French oak with a light touch of new barrels, this 2021 release captures the classic, cool-vintage freshness and perfume of traditional Burgundy.

Highlights

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

Tasting Notes

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

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 14–16°C to emphasize its bright red fruit purity and floral aromatics.
  • Decanting: A brief 30-minute decant helps uncoil its delicate layers if enjoying 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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