2013 Pommard Les Rugiens
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(completely destemmed): Healthy deep, bright red. Very expressive, slightly metallic perfume of red berries and iron. Delivers a stimulating combination of sweet, almost candied fruits and penetrating acidity, with an herbal element contributing to the impression of inner-mouth lift. This very savory, intense Rugiens finishes a bit tough; in fact, it went into a shell in the glass.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Bright, dark medium red. Complex nose melds dark fruits, rose petal and smoky minerality. Sappy, tangy and energetic if a bit youthfully imploded, offering excellent depth and surprising sweetness to its flavors of dark berries, menthol and stony minerality. Lovely lingering fruit and smoky minerality on the back end.
The 2013 Pommard 1er Cru les Rugiens was completely destemmed after around 50% of the crop had survived the travails of poor flowering and hail. It was raised in 40% new oak and finished its malolactic very late during the 2014 harvest. Consequently the aromatics are not expressive at the moment, however the palate appears to show more fruit and flesh than the Pezerolles and may well turn out to be the better of the two Pommards.
No whole bunch. Mid crimson. Racy and lively. Firm and solid. Needs time but very energetic. Very firm. (JR)
About the producer
Volnay’s Domaine de Montille is one of the most historic in the Côte d’Or. Founded in 1730, the property remains family-owned and run, with Etienne de Montille – the ninth generation – at the helm today.