Clos de la Commaraine stands among the most historic Premier Cru sites in Pommard, renowned for its iron-rich clay-limestone soils that yield Pinot Noir of exceptional density and longevity. The 1978 vintage remains a benchmark era for the Côte de Beaune, characterized by late-summer warmth that brought perfect phenolic ripeness alongside vibrant natural acidity.
Acquired and matured under the stewardship of traditional négociant-éleveur Jaboulet-Vercherre, this rare 300cl Jeroboam offers an extraordinary opportunity to sample fully mature fine Burgundy. The large-format bottle has significantly slowed the rate of oxidation, preserving structural freshness while allowing profound tertiary aromatics to develop over more than four decades.
Tasting notes
Complex aromatics of dried cherry, damp forest floor, leather, game, and potpourri emerge with air. The palate is refined and fully integrated, displaying soft, resolved tannins wrapped around a core of savoury earth, iron minerality, and tobacco leaf. Finishes long with impressive freshness and delicate dried-fruit complexity.