Domaine Roux Pere & Fils Pommard

Domaine Roux Pere & Fils Pommard is a village-level Burgundy red wine made from 100% Pinot Noir at 13% ABV in a standard 750ml bottle. Sourced from vineyards in the prestigious Pommard appellation on the Côte de Beaune, this cuvée showcases the tannic structure and dark-fruit intensity that define the commune's reputation as one of Burgundy's most powerful red wine villages.

Quick Facts: ABV: 13%  |  Origin: Pommard, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France  |  Village-Level Appellation  |  Domaine: Roux Père & Fils, Saint-Aubin

Production & Heritage

Domaine Roux Père & Fils is a family-owned estate based in the village of Saint-Aubin, with vineyard holdings spanning multiple appellations across the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. The domaine is renowned for maintaining one of the most extensive libraries of back-vintage Burgundy in magnums—a collection virtually unmatched in the region for its breadth of villages, single vineyards, and Premier Cru bottlings. The Pommard undergoes fermentation on the lees in French oak barrels, followed by 14 to 16 months of aging, a regimen that builds complexity while respecting the fruit-forward character of the vineyard source.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with an intense bouquet of blackberry, cherry pit, and ripe plum. With air, secondary notes of leather, dark chocolate, and cracked black pepper emerge, adding savory depth to the aromatic profile.

Taste: The palate entry is concentrated and fruit-driven, delivering layers of cassis and blackberry at mid-palate. The wine envelops the mouth with a tannic, powerful structure that carries the dark fruit through to a layered peak of spice and earth. Beneath the muscle, there is a thread of Pinot Noir delicacy that keeps the wine balanced rather than heavy-handed.

Finish: The finish is long and firm, with persistent tannins that frame lingering notes of plum skin, cocoa, and a subtle peppery warmth. This is a wine that rewards patience, as its finish continues to develop and evolve in the glass over several minutes.

How to Drink Roux Pommard

This wine is best served at cellar temperature, around 60–64°F, in a large-bowled Burgundy glass. Decanting for 30 to 45 minutes before serving will soften the tannins and open the aromatic layers. Its firm structure and dark fruit concentration also make it a compelling component in wine-forward preparations: a classic Coq au Vin benefits from the wine's tannic backbone; a Boeuf Bourguignon mirrors its Burgundian origins perfectly; and a simple red wine reduction sauce for seared duck breast draws out the wine's chocolate and pepper undertones.

Best For

• Burgundy collectors building a cellar-worthy Côte de Beaune selection
• Hosting a French-themed dinner party centered on classic Burgundian cuisine
• Gifting a serious wine enthusiast who appreciates structured Pinot Noir
• Exploring the distinct terroir differences between Pommard and neighboring Volnay or Beaune

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Roux Pommard taste like? Roux Pommard delivers concentrated flavors of blackberry, cassis, and ripe plum supported by firm tannins and secondary notes of leather, dark chocolate, and black pepper. It is a rich yet balanced Pinot Noir with notable power for a Burgundy red.

How does Roux Pommard compare to Domaine Denis Carré Pommard Les Noizons? Both are village-level Pommard wines from family domaines on the Côte de Beaune, sharing the appellation's characteristic tannic structure and dark-fruit profile. Roux Père & Fils brings the distinction of its extensive estate holdings and notable back-vintage library, while Denis Carré's Les Noizons bottling draws from a specific named vineyard lieu-dit within the commune.

Is Roux Pommard good for cellaring? Yes—the firm tannic structure and concentrated fruit suggest the wine will benefit from several years of bottle age, during which leather, earth, and spice notes will continue to develop. Young bottles can be enjoyed now with proper decanting.

Where is Roux Pommard made? Domaine Roux Père & Fils is headquartered in Saint-Aubin on the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy, France. The Pommard bottling is sourced from vineyards in the Pommard appellation, one of the most esteemed red wine communes along Burgundy's celebrated Côte d'Or.

What foods pair well with Roux Pommard? Braised beef cheeks or short ribs complement the wine's tannic grip and dark fruit. Roast duck with cherry sauce echoes its plum and cassis notes. Aged Époisses or Comté cheese bridges the savory, leathery undertones. Mushroom risotto highlights the earthy Burgundian character. Grilled lamb chops with herbes de Provence match the wine's peppery finish.

What sizes does Roux Pommard come in? The standard release is a 750ml bottle, though Domaine Roux Père & Fils is known for its extensive magnum program and back-vintage library, so larger formats may be available for select vintages.

Is Roux Pommard worth the price? Pommard sits among the more prestigious village appellations on the Côte de Beaune, and Roux Père & Fils positions this bottling as a mid-range Burgundy that delivers the appellation's hallmark power and structure without reaching Premier Cru pricing. For drinkers seeking authentic Pommard character from a well-established family domaine, it represents solid value within the Burgundy landscape.

Why Roux Pommard?

Domaine Roux Père & Fils brings a depth of Burgundian experience that few family estates can rival, with vineyard holdings across multiple appellations and a back-vintage library considered one of the most remarkable in the region. The Pommard bottling captures the appellation at its most characteristic—tannic, dark-fruited, and built for aging—while the 14- to 16-month oak regimen adds layers of chocolate and spice without masking the Pinot Noir fruit. In a market crowded with overpriced village Burgundy, this is a wine that delivers genuine Pommard identity backed by an estate with serious provenance.