{"product_id":"pommard-1985-tete-de-cuvee-domaine-christian-michel","title":"Pommard 1985 \"Tête de Cuvée\" - Domaine Christian Michel","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEstate Overview: Domaine Christian Michel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Christian Michel is one of those historic family-run estates in the Côte de Beaune whose bottles are now true cellar treasures. Active during the second half of the 20th century and situated on prestigious terroirs ranging from Aloxe-Corton to Pommard, the estate worked in absolute respect of Burgundian tradition: controlled yields, classic vinification, and long aging periods conducive to cellaring. Less publicized than some contemporary estates, the Christian Michel signature guarantees an authentic wine, crafted to age brilliantly for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAppellation Overview: Pommard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned for producing the most powerful and structured red wines of the Côte de Beaune, the Pommard appellation is based on ancient clay-limestone soils rich in iron. Unlike its more elegant neighbors, Pommard produces dense, dark Pinot Noirs with an athletic structure. The \"Tête de Cuvée\" designation on this bottle refers to the historic Burgundian classification designating the estate's best-exposed plots and most concentrated musts, guaranteeing a wine of the highest pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Overview: The 1985 Vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1985 vintage is unanimously considered by wine historians to be one of the greatest successes of the 20th century in Burgundy. Benefiting from particularly favorable summer conditions with ideal sunshine, 1985 produced wines of perfect harmony, combining ripe, velvety fruit with a beautiful underlying freshness. After 40 years of aging, the tannins of Pommard have blended admirably to allow a sumptuous tertiary complexity to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBottle Condition Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eFill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eWine color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, brick-red hue, perfectly clear\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition, very clean with a natural patina\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eCapsule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfectly preserved original capsule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairings and Serving Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideally serve between 16°C and 17°C. It is recommended to open the bottle about 45 minutes before tasting without decanting, in order to preserve the subtlety of the tertiary bouquet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e This mature Pommard will pair beautifully with roast beef, venison civet, wild boar fillet with lingonberries, spiced duck breast, or characterful aged cheeses (Époisses, Langres, Livarot).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine Christian Michel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55642543784275,"sku":"PTDC1985CM","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/9686\/6131\/files\/Pommard_1985_Tete_de_Cuvee_-_Domaine_Christian_Michel_75cl_1.jpg?v=1793181441","url":"https:\/\/www.wineuponatime.com\/en\/products\/pommard-1985-tete-de-cuvee-domaine-christian-michel","provider":"Wine Upon A Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}