Domaine Launay Horiot Pommard 'Clos Blanc' Premier Cru 2019
4.6
HK$750
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Pommard Premier Cru Clos Blanc 2019 from Domaine Launay-Horiot is a refined, terroir-focused expression of Pinot Noir from one of the village’s notable walled premier cru sites, delivering a focused, mineral-inflected style with notable depth and structure. The 2019 vintage in Burgundy is widely regarded as excellent, shaped by a warm, largely dry growing season and a hot summer that produced ripe, concentrated fruit yet retained balancing freshness and energy.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass, it offers layers of black cherry, dark raspberry, wild strawberry and plum skin, wrapped in notes of violet, dried rose, subtle oak toast, clove, nutmeg and sweet spice. Medium‑full in body with medium‑high acidity and finely etched, medium‑high tannins, the palate is precise and vibrant, driven by crushed rock, forest herbs and a refined, savory earthiness that carries through a long, persistent finish with hints of leather, dried mushroom and truffle. This is a superb partner for dishes like roast duck breast, herb‑crusted lamb, mushroom risotto or a simple roast chicken with pan juices, playing to both its structure and aromatic complexity.
Winery Background Revitalised by ex–fighter pilot Xavier Horiot, Domaine Launay-Horiot is a small, historic Pommard estate that has gained attention for its clear, terroir‑driven and classically structured Burgundies. After reclaiming and reuniting long‑divided family parcels, Horiot has focused on meticulous work in the vines, strict yield control and a low‑intervention approach in the cellar to allow each climat to speak with clarity. The domaine is a key owner in Clos Blanc, giving it a strong platform to showcase this premier cru’s blend of power and finesse, underpinned by a distinctive stony character. Fermentation and maceration are carefully managed to preserve purity of fruit and natural freshness, while oak is used with a measured hand to frame rather than dominate the wine’s personality. The result is a Pommard that is both authentic and polished, appealing to those who prize precision, intensity and a strong sense of place in their Burgundy.