i. Biography
Emmanuel Sala has been winemaker at Château de Pommard, France, since 2007, working biodynamically with Pinot Noir under the exacting conditions the grape requires. In a house tied closely to Burgundy’s long memory, the work depends on reading the vineyard, respecting the season’s pace, and intervening only when necessary. “Being a winemaker isn’t just my job — it’s a calling.” That approach places patience and precision at the center of the cellar. At Château de Pommard, Sala’s biodynamic practice is built on restraint and close observation, with Pinot Noir treated as a grape that asks for discipline more than force. Since 2007, that discipline has defined a long exchange with the land, one still being refined year after year.
Signature
Emmanuel's signature wines include Clos Marey-Monge Monopole, Simone, and Vivant Micault. Each one sits within the Château de Pommard framework, and together they show a style built on measure, nuance, texture, and balance. These bottles are how he works through the estate’s character, keeping the language clear and the expression controlled. Read together, the signatures mark a sensibility shaped over time at the château.
In Their Words “Today I’m using quite a lot less new barrels than when I first started here – up to 20% today – before it was double or even sometimes 100% in the case of Simone.” That shift shows a winemaker recalibrating the role of oak. Pulling back on new barrels changes the frame of the wine and gives fruit, structure, and site more space to register. It is a technical adjustment, but also a change in emphasis. “I’m proud to be a Pommard winemaker, especially at the historic Château de Pommard.” The statement places the work inside the place. Château de Pommard is not just a setting but the context for Sala’s tenure since 2007, and the role carries the weight of that continuity. The pride is professional, rooted in the daily repetition of making wine in Pommard.
Profile updated August 2026
FAQ
Asked of Emmanuel
Where did Emmanuel Sala work before?
Emmanuel Sala's earlier career included Domaine Josmeyer and Château Vannières.
What is Emmanuel Sala known for?
Biodynamic winemaking and Pinot Noir at Château de Pommard.
