Domaine Boris Champy 2021 Pommard En Boeuf

Domaine Boris Champy’s 2021 Pommard En Boeuf hits a finely-tuned balance—elegant yet structured, fruit-forward yet mineral-laced. It offers a wonderfully terroir-driven insight into Pommard’s cooler, higher-altitude sites and stands as a compelling choice for both drink-now enjoyment and long-term cellaring.

🍇 Vineyard & Production

• Sourced from a biodynamically farmed, high-altitude plot on the heights of Pommard that offers freshness and elegance, typical of Champy’s style.

• The 2021 vintage saw careful hand harvest, with around 70% whole-cluster fermentation, basket pressing, and aging in oak barrels (≈50% new) for about a year.

👃 Aromatics

• The nose is bright and refined, revealing layers of red and black fruit like raspberry, redcurrant, and blackberry, mingled with floral notes of rose petals and subtle spice such as orange peel.

• There's also an intriguing savory underbrush or Asian-medicine nuance reminiscent of premier cru Burgundies.

👅 Palate & Texture

• Medium-bodied, with fine-grained, gently firm tannins that give structure without harshness.

• Vibrant acidity drives flavors of plum and sweet spices, balanced by citrus zest and a refreshing mineral tension.

🔁 Finish

• The finish is precise and mineral-laced, delivering a saline, chalky grip that underscores lingering fruit and spice, suggesting a wine built for graceful evolution.

🌟 Personality & Aging

• Considered one of the firmer, more compact expressions in Champy’s range, the 2021 En Boeuf shows early elegance and depth, yet remains poised for cellaring with a recommended maturation window of around 10–15 years.

• Esteemed critics appreciate its refined structure: Robert Parker awarded it 90+ points, calling it thoughtful and expressive, with the best fruit selected for the still wine.