For many, Pommard is the most familiar Burgundy appellation. The village itself lies approximately four kilometers south of Beaune, and the total appellation is fairly extensive, covering 300 hectares, flanking a narrow valley which leads back into the Cote d'Or hinterland. The wines of Pommard are quite different from those of the neighboring villages. They tend to be deeper and more concentrated than Beaune or Volnay wines and have a sumptuous perfume and bite without being too tannic. This wine requires a number of years to reveal itself.