Violot-Guillemard Pommard 1er Cru La Platière 2020: Old World Finesse
Red 13% ABV ABV Violot-Guillemard
19 March 2026
Bit pricey but I get it
Look, £85 is a lot of money for a bottle of wine. But I split it with my partner over a slow Sunday roast and it was genuinely lovely. The liquorice and dark fruit flavours were really interesting. Would I buy it every week? No. Would I buy it again for Christmas? Definitely.
17 February 2026
Birthday treat that delivered
Bought this for my 40th and honestly so glad I did. The dark berry flavours are incredible, like proper concentrated fruit, and that finish just keeps going. At £85 it's not an everyday wine but for a special occasion it's absolutely worth it.
6 February 2026
Nice but maybe not £85 nice
Got this as a gift and it's a very good wine, don't get me wrong. The oak and fruit are nicely balanced and there's a warm spicy thing going on that I liked. But having looked up the price I think you can get similar quality Pinot Noir for less. Still enjoyed it though.
29 January 2026
Best Pommard I've had in ages
I've been slowly working my way through Burgundy Premier Crus and this Violot-Guillemard is a standout. The damson and mulberry on the nose are so rich, and the palate has this gorgeous velvety texture with dark berry compote that just coats your tongue. Clove and spice adding warmth underneath. Outstanding.
2 January 2026
Smooth as anything
Saw this on a restaurant menu and ordered it on a whim. So smooth and rich, loads of dark berry and plum, with a bit of spice that keeps things interesting. The finish lasted forever. Tracked down a bottle for home the next week.
24 December 2025
Really solid Burgundy
The wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted a nice Pinot Noir for a dinner party. Lovely smoky quality to it and the plum and leather on the finish are great. Went down really well with the lamb we had.
14 December 2025
This is what good Burgundy tastes like
I'm fairly new to French wines but a friend who knows her stuff brought this to dinner. The bramble fruit smell when you pour it is amazing and it tastes like dark berry jam with a smoky edge. At 13% it didn't knock us sideways either. I finally understand why people go on about Burgundy.
6 December 2025
Great wine for a slow evening
Picked this up for our anniversary. Really rich and warming, lots of plum and mulberry with that clove spice coming through. Paired it with steak and it was perfect. Finish lingered nicely. Would happily get it again for a special night in.