Cambio Rosa de Pommard Reposado #10 750ML

Cambio Rosa de Pommard Reposado 750ML is a 100% Blue Weber agave tequila bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof) and rested four months in red Burgundy French oak barrels. Limited to just 225 cases, this expression stands apart through its use of proprietary Pommard yeast — a fermentation strain drawn from the Burgundy wine region renowned for its Pinot Noir — lending a distinctive red-fruit character rarely encountered in reposado tequila.

Quick Facts: ABV: 46% (92 Proof)  |  Origin: Jalisco, Mexico  |  Reposado – 4 Months  |  NOM 1605 (ZB Distillery)

Production & Heritage

Cambio Rosa de Pommard Reposado is produced at the ZB Distillery (NOM 1605) in Jalisco. The distillery ferments 100% Blue Weber agave using a proprietary yeast strain sourced from Pommard, a commune in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune known for producing powerful, richly flavored Pinot Noir wines. After distillation, the liquid rests for four months in 225-liter red Burgundy French oak casks — barrels previously seasoned by Burgundy wine rather than the more common American whiskey or ex-bourbon barrels used across most reposado production. The result is a tequila that retains clear agave identity while absorbing a subtle vinous complexity from the wood. With only 225 cases produced, this is a genuinely small-batch release.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Cooked agave arrives first and anchors the nose, followed by gentle red fruit tones — think fresh raspberry skin and dried cherry. A whisper of oak spice and a faint floral lift round out the bouquet without overwhelming the agave core.

Taste: The entry is soft and rounded, with agave sweetness immediately giving way to berry-skin tartness at the mid-palate. Soft vanilla emerges alongside a subtle earthiness, while restrained black pepper adds structure. The 92-proof bottling strength keeps the texture medium-bodied but viscous enough to carry each flavor layer clearly.

Finish: Medium-long, with lingering berry and cooked agave tapering into a clean oak dryness. A gentle spice warmth lingers without bitterness, and the wine-cask influence leaves the faintest tannic grip on the close.

How to Drink Rosa de Pommard Reposado

Sipping neat at room temperature is the best way to appreciate the Pommard yeast influence and Burgundy-oak nuances; a few drops of water can open up the red-fruit notes further. The 46% ABV also holds its own in cocktails without losing character.

• Oaxaca Old Fashioned: The berry and agave sweetness replace bourbon's caramel beautifully alongside mezcal smoke and mole bitters.
• La Rosita: The vinous red-fruit character aligns naturally with sweet vermouth and Campari in this tequila Negroni variation.
• Paloma Roja: Grapefruit soda amplifies the berry-skin tartness while the oak spice adds depth beyond a standard Paloma.

Best For

• Tequila collectors seeking limited-production, unusual-cask expressions
• Wine enthusiasts exploring spirits with Burgundy-influenced aging
• Gifting someone who appreciates small-batch, high-proof agave spirits
• Side-by-side tasting sessions comparing wine-cask vs. bourbon-cask reposados

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Rosa de Pommard Reposado taste like? It leads with cooked agave sweetness layered with red berry-skin tartness, soft vanilla, and restrained pepper. The Burgundy French oak aging contributes a subtle tannic dryness and gentle spice on the finish.

How does Rosa de Pommard compare to Código 1530 Rosa? Both are wine-barrel-aged reposados, but Código 1530 Rosa uses Napa Valley Cabernet French oak barrels and is bottled at 40% ABV, producing a sweeter, softer profile. Cambio Rosa de Pommard is bottled at a higher 46% ABV and uses Burgundy red-wine casks plus a proprietary Pommard yeast, resulting in a more structured, agave-forward spirit with tarter red-fruit notes.

Is Rosa de Pommard good for sipping neat? Yes — the 46% ABV provides enough body and intensity for neat sipping while remaining approachable, and the Burgundy-oak nuances reveal themselves best without dilution or mixers.

Where is Rosa de Pommard made? It is produced at the ZB Distillery (NOM 1605) in Jalisco, Mexico, the heartland of tequila production. The French oak barrels and yeast strain are sourced from Pommard in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, France.

What foods pair well with Rosa de Pommard? Duck breast with cherry reduction mirrors the berry notes in the tequila. Aged Comté or Gruyère cheese complements the oak spice. Mole negro echoes the earthy complexity. Dark chocolate with raspberry amplifies the red-fruit character. Grilled lamb chops with rosemary align well with the pepper and tannic finish.

What sizes does Rosa de Pommard come in? Cambio Rosa de Pommard Reposado is available in the standard 750ml bottle size.

Is Rosa de Pommard worth the price? This expression positions as a premium, limited-production reposado — just 225 cases — with a genuinely unusual production method involving Burgundy yeast fermentation and wine-cask aging at a higher-than-standard proof. For collectors and agave enthusiasts who value rarity and distinctive technique, it represents strong value within the small-batch tequila tier.

Why Rosa de Pommard?

The defining differentiator here is the proprietary Pommard yeast fermentation, a technique that introduces Burgundy wine character at the fermentation stage — not merely through barrel contact. Combined with four months in red Burgundy French oak casks, the wine influence runs deeper than typical wine-barrel-finished tequilas. At 92 proof and only 225 cases, this is a release built for serious agave drinkers who want to taste what happens when Jalisco tradition intersects with one of France's most celebrated wine communes. It is one of very few tequilas on the market where the yeast strain itself is a headline ingredient.