Cambio Rosa de Pommard Reposado #10 750ML

Cambio Rosa de Pommard Reposado #10 750ML is a 100% Blue Weber agave reposado tequila bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof) in a 750ml bottle. Limited to just 225 cases, this expression earned 92 points from Tastings.com in 2023 and stands apart through its use of proprietary Pommard yeast during fermentation — a technique borrowed from Burgundy's Pinot Noir tradition that introduces red-fruit complexity before the liquid ever touches wood.

Quick Facts: ABV: 46% (92 Proof)  |  Origin: Jalisco, Mexico  |  Reposado – 4 Months in Burgundy French Oak  |  Distillery: ZB Distillery (NOM 1605)

Production & Heritage

Produced at ZB Distillery (NOM 1605) in Jalisco, Cambio Rosa de Pommard Reposado #10 follows a two-stage approach to its distinctive wine-inflected character. During fermentation, the distillery employs a proprietary Pommard yeast strain — the same genus used in Burgundy's celebrated Pinot Noir vineyards — which generates red-fruit esters and subtle berry-skin tartness at the molecular level, well before barrel aging begins. The distillate then rests for four months in red Burgundy French oak barrels, reinforcing those fruit tones with gentle tannin structure and restrained vanilla. The result is a reposado where the wine influence is woven into the spirit's DNA rather than applied as a surface-level finish. Bottled at a robust 46% ABV without dilution to standard strength, the higher proof preserves the agave backbone and keeps the fruit notes taut rather than sweet.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Cooked agave arrives first, grounding the nose in classic reposado territory. Gentle red fruit — cherry, raspberry — unfolds alongside light oak spice, nutmeg, and a whisper of cinnamon.

Taste: The entry is rounded cooked-agave sweetness, quickly layered with red berry-skin tartness and a touch of caramel. Mid-palate, soft vanilla and cinnamon spice develop, while restrained black pepper adds structure. The 46% ABV carries these flavors with noticeable weight without any heat dominating.

Finish: Clean and dry, with lingering agave and faint wine character that recalls Pinot Noir tannins. Oak and mild dry tannic notes persist, giving the finish surprising length for a four-month-aged spirit.

How to Drink Rosa de Pommard

Neat or with a single ice cube is the ideal serve — the higher proof opens up with slight dilution, revealing additional red-fruit complexity without losing its agave core. For cocktails, this reposado's Burgundy-influenced profile creates unexpected possibilities:

• Oaxaca Old Fashioned (tequila variation): The dry tannin and berry notes replace the usual sweetness with a more structured, wine-like backbone.
• Rosita: A tequila Negroni variant where the red-fruit character harmonizes naturally with sweet vermouth and Campari.
• Paloma: The grapefruit soda amplifies the tartness from the Pommard yeast, producing a more layered, less sugary result.

Best For

• Tequila collectors seeking limited-production, single-batch releases (only 225 cases produced)
• Wine enthusiasts exploring spirits with genuine Burgundy influence
• Gifting someone who appreciates cross-category innovation in agave spirits
• Side-by-side tastings comparing wine-barrel-aged reposados

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Rosa de Pommard taste like? It leads with cooked agave sweetness and red berry-skin tartness, followed by cinnamon spice, soft vanilla, and caramel, finishing dry with wine-like tannins and lingering oak.

How does Rosa de Pommard compare to Código 1530 Rosa? Both are wine-barrel-aged reposados, but Código 1530 Rosa uses Napa Valley Cabernet French oak barrels and is bottled at 40% ABV, producing a sweeter, softer profile. Cambio Rosa de Pommard is bottled at a higher 46% ABV and uses Burgundy red-wine casks plus a proprietary Pommard yeast, resulting in a more structured, agave-forward spirit with tarter red-fruit notes.

Is Rosa de Pommard good for sipping neat? Yes — the 46% ABV provides enough weight to carry the complex agave-and-fruit interplay without excessive heat, making it an excellent neat-sipping reposado that rewards slow exploration.

Where is Rosa de Pommard made? It is produced at ZB Distillery (NOM 1605) in Jalisco, Mexico, from 100% Blue Weber agave grown in the region.

What foods pair well with Rosa de Pommard? Duck breast with cherry reduction mirrors the spirit's red-fruit character. Aged Comté cheese echoes the French oak influence. Mole negro complements the cinnamon-spice and agave sweetness. Grilled lamb chops with rosemary align with the dry tannin finish. Dark chocolate with dried raspberries bridges the berry and vanilla notes.

What sizes does Rosa de Pommard come in? Cambio Rosa de Pommard Reposado #10 is available in a standard 750ml bottle.

Is Rosa de Pommard worth the price? It positions as a premium, limited-edition reposado — only 225 cases were produced — aimed at collectors and enthusiasts who value innovative production techniques. The proprietary yeast fermentation and Burgundy barrel aging justify its placement above standard reposados, and its 92-point rating from Tastings.com supports its quality credentials.

Why Rosa de Pommard?

What separates this release from the growing field of wine-barrel-aged tequilas is that the Burgundy influence begins during fermentation, not just during aging. The proprietary Pommard yeast generates red-fruit esters and tartness that become inseparable from the agave character — an approach virtually no other reposado tequila employs. Bottling at 46% ABV rather than the industry-standard 40% preserves that complexity without compromise, and the 92-point Tastings.com score confirms the technique translates to the glass. With only 225 cases in existence, batch #10 represents one of the more genuinely innovative limited releases in the reposado category.