Pousse d'Or

What is now the 17 hectare Domaine de la Pousse d'Or has its nucleus in two domaines which were grouped together in 1964. It was then 13 ha. and the land comprised several of the choicest parcels, all of them of significant area, of these two long-standing estates, whose histories can be traced back into the 18th century or beyond. It was created through the efforts of one of France's leading amateur gastronomes and oenophiles of the post-war era, and had at its helm from then until his untimely death in 1997, in Gérard Potel, one of Burgundy's most respected wine-makers.

there have been significant additions to the portfolio; into Corton and Puligny-Montrachet, and more recently a major acquisition in Chambolle-Musigny. Pousse d'Or is now a very important estate. CLIVE COATES MW

La Pousse d'Or is located a few kilometres from Beaune, in the commune of Volnay. The 13 hectares of vineyard are spread among the communes of Volnay, Pommard and Santenay, each producing distinctive and stylish wines. JASPER MORRIS MW