Romuald Valot Pommard En Largillière Premier Cru 2022

Crafted by a rising-star Burgundian talent, this captivating single-vineyard Pinot Noir delivers all the depth, elegance, and charm you expect from the region... without the usual sky-high price tag. Only ten cases to go around; ground shipping included on TWO bottles!

If you’re anything like us, you can’t get enough of Romuald Valot. This is a producer who never misses – rooted in old-school farming, hands-off winemaking, and an uncompromising commitment to true terroir expression. After witnessing big-name Burgundy houses lean on shortcuts to iron out personality in favor of consistency (and, frankly, predictability), Valot chose a different path. Time in Beaujolais sharpened his instincts and expanded his holdings, and when he returned to Burgundy, it was with renewed focus: purity, sustainability, and wines that speak clearly of place. He hasn’t looked back since.

He has carefully selected vineyards with character to showcase the very best expressions of the land – and then farms them organically with great care. This En Largiliere site – a four-hectare Premier Cru vineyard in a prime spot in northeastern Pommard, above Les Grands Epenots on the slope – has excellent exposure and heavy clay-limestone soils that result in dense, structured, and somewhat more rustic wines with high fruit concentration and superb aging potential.

Brooding aromas of blood orange, black currant, pepper, and cumin begin the adventure, followed up by bramble fruit such as raspberries and blackberries – all amplified by mouthwatering savory elements like fennel, baby bella mushrooms, and cured meat. It’s wonderfully old-school Burgundy built for the long haul, but with a pop of acidic freshness that awakens gloriously with a bit of air. This is simply tremendous wine – and one that every Burghound should add to their collection. Nearly 60% off makes this attention-worthy – grab at least a couple and thank us later!

PAIRING IDEAS: Chicken shawarma would be a killer pairing here – with the creamy tzatziki, cinnamon and turmeric-spiced chicken, pillowy pita, and crunchy, fresh veggies bringing out all the nuances within the wine. Yum!