Armand Heitz - Heitz Lochardet

Armand Heitz has revived his ancestors’ magnificent estate in Chassagne-Montrachet

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In Chassagne-Montrachet, a major Burgundy village known for its white wines and red wines, Armand Heitz has embraced agroecology and regenerative farming to protect the vines and improve the quality of production! Today, there are two operations: Domaine Heitz-Lochardet (the estate’s wines) and Armand Heitz (wines made from estate-grown and purchased grapes). Discover their many cuvées and the estate’s defining characteristics here. 

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Heitz Lochardet Pommard 1er cru Pézerolles 2020
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Burgundy | Pommard 1er cru

Heitz Lochardet Pommard 1er cru Pézerolles 2020

€90.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€75.00 ex-VAT
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Estate history and philosophy 

In 2012, Armand Heitz embarked on an exciting adventure by reviving his ancestors' wine estate. Originally from a family of wine merchants on the Côte de Beaune, Armand, a graduate in oenology, decided to breathe new life into the family business. Starting from Chassagne-Montrachet, Armand currently manages 20 hectares of vines, spread between the Beaune hillside and Juliénas, where he also oversees a few hectares at the Domaine La Combe Vineuse.

Armand's winemaking roots go back to 1857, when his ancestors owned vines between Santenay and the famous Clos de Vougeot, iconic appellations of Burgundy. Unfortunately, the consequences of phylloxera forced them to give up some of these vines. In 2012, Armand made a bold decision by returning to settle in the family home in Chassagne-Montrachet to take over the reins. A graduate of the Changins school in Switzerland and holder of an oenologist's degree, his goal is clear: to revive the heritage of his forebears in the Côte de Beaune, rebuilding it as it was nearly a century ago.

Starting this adventure with only one hectare in the first year, Armand gradually took back the vines from his parents, uncles and aunts in Meursault, Pommard and Volnay. Within a few years, the estate saw its range of wines expand, its team grow, and new ideas emerge. Having met this challenge, the Burgundy estate now covers approximately 20 hectares. The team, made up of around a dozen people, reflects the youth and dynamism of its owner, Armand. In this venture, he succeeded in combining tradition and innovation to establish Domaine Heitz Lochardet among the great winemaking successes of the region.

Terroir, vines and winemaking 

Armand Heitz, in his resolutely agroecological and regenerative agriculture-focused approach, has initiated various experiments in the vines of Domaine Heitz Lochardet, aimed at respecting the environment and fostering the constant enrichment of the soil. Innovative practices such as the complementary planting of vegetables at the foot of the vines and the integration of trees within the plots bear witness to the commitment to sustainable methods.

Pruning and deshooting operations are carried out meticulously to respect the sap flow, and mulches as well as tree bark are spread on certain plots to prevent weed growth. Harvesting, carried out in small crates, guarantees the quality of the berries. For the vinification of white wines, settling is followed by barrelling in the middle of alcoholic fermentation, while reds are vinified as whole bunches to obtain more complex and refined wines. The fundamental principle is to use as few inputs as possible, thus allowing the wines to fully express the characteristics of their terroirs.

The terroir of Domaine Armand Heitz extends over 20 hectares between Beaune and Chassagne-Montrachet. Characterised by clay-limestone soil in the lower part of the plot and silty soil in the upper part, this terroir benefits from a temperate climate conducive to optimal ripening of the grapes. On the Côte de Beaune, which includes Premier Crus such as Volnay Premier Cru Santenots, the soil is marked by the presence of limestone and marl.

The estate is committed on a daily basis to reducing inputs and environmental impact, with particular attention paid to the health of the terroirs. The principles of organic and biodynamic viticulture are integrated, but it is above all agroecology and regenerative agriculture that guide the estate's practices. Harvests are planned with precision to ensure the ideal balance between sugar and acidity, as well as the ripeness representative of the vintage. The winemaking choices, both for whites and reds, aim to use as few inputs as possible, favouring the authentic expression of each appellation. These choices are made possible by the irreproachable quality of the harvested grapes.

The Cuvées 

Here is the main list of the estate's cuvées: 

White wines: Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru; Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Maltroie; Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot; Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Tête du Clos; Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Chenevottes; Meursault 1er Cru Perrières; Meursault Gruyaches; Meursault La Barre; Meursault Vireuils

Red wines: Pommard 1er Cru Monopole Clos des Poutures; Pommard 1er Cru Rugiens; Pommard 1er Cru Pézerolles; Volnay 1er Cru Taillepieds; Beaune 1er Cru Boucherottes

Here are more detailed descriptions of some of the cuvées: 

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Blanc: Morgeot is a celebrated climat in Chassagne-Montrachet! 100% Chardonnay, vinified with as little intervention as possible, the wine is then aged for 11 months in barrels (new oak between 20 and 40%). It is a wine built for ageing. Endowed with a fine minerality and a saline finish, the aromatics are composed of white fruits, lemon and rosemary. Tension and richness of flavours on the palate — a real delight! 

Pommard 1er Cru Rugiens: undoubtedly the finest appellation in Pommard, the 1er Cru Rugiens embodies powerful and rustic wines. A jewel of the region and consistently recognised for its personality and exceptional quality, this climat is renowned for its power and requires particular skill from the winemaker to avoid excessive rusticity. 100% Pinot Noir with strong ageing potential, this wine reveals a beautiful aromatic complexity on the nose, between freshness and intensity. Fine red fruits, spicy notes on a background of leather and humus aromas, the tannins are refined and integrated, there is a fine tension and a long, intense finish. 

The great vintages and great estates in Chassagne-Montrachet 

Discover other star estates in Chassagne-Montrachet such as Ramonet, Blain Gagnard, Pierre Yves Colin Morey and Hubert Lamy. 

Here is also a list of the best vintages of this village appellation: 

Legendary vintages: 1959, 1969

Exceptional vintages: 1953, 1971, 1978

Outstanding vintages: 1961, 1962, 1966, 2005

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