Dom. Pousse Dor Chambolle Musigny 'Les Groseilles' 1er Cru 2020

This historic estate is one of the Burgundian elite, in a similar realm of such exclusive wineries like Romanée-Conti and Comte de Vogüé, with its strict selection and seamless winemaking.

The history of Pousse d’Or in Volnay underscores its influence throughout the ages. In 1855, the winery was part of a larger domaine that included such names as Romanée-Conti and Clos de Tart. Originally called La Bousse d’Or (Bousse, in old French, means earth; thus, “golden earth”), the domaine changed owners a number of times until legend Gérard Potel took the reins.

It was Potel that put the estate’s wines on the map, with the elegant, refined style that Pousse d’Or is still known for today. In 1997, Patrick Landanger purchased the winery and its vineyards. In the mid-2000s, Landanger made significant investments in the vineyards as well as in the winemaking facilities and cellars, and added an impressive collection of Côte de Nuits vineyards (from Domaine Moine-Hudelot) to his portfolio.

He has been joined by his son, Benoit, who has been helping him with the winemaking as from 2013. Their ambitions on quality are reflected in the deep respect of the terroirs they run. The decision to persue biodynamic certification underscores this passion. In 2018, Benoit assumed complete management of the Domaine de la Pousse d’Or, maintaining his father’s vision for quality and the motivation for excellence.

A subtle application of wood is present on the slightly more deeply pitched nose of cassis, black raspberry liqueur and exotic tea scents. The sleek, intense and more precise mediumbodied flavors exude a subtle minerality on the balanced and sneaky long finish that is sufficiently firm to repay at least a decade worth of keeping. 2030+ (from a .52 ha parcel)