Lucien Le Moine, Pommard Rugiens

Lucien Le Moine, Pommard RugiensAn intensely earthy yet elegant red berry fruit nose trimmed in an appealing touch of minerality that continues onto the delicious, round and vibrant middle weight flavors that display a tangy finish where noticeable wood also surfaces. Good if not special quality here. (87 90) 2016+

which is perfectly balanced

almost lush aromas of red fruits and traces of both earth and game followed by fine

creosote and herbs

This is class in a glass though make no mistake that it is a wine that is going to require extended keeping if you wish to see it at its peak

This is a bit more aromatically complex than the Champeaux because while the fruit profile is similar there is more of the sauvage-like earth

which is not at all typical for the vintage

(Fichet says that these vines directly abut Charmes and are his oldest as they were planted in 1918)

olive and Indian spices

Knockout aromas reminiscent of a great mature Burgundy

the Chaillot

There is almost painful intensity to the precise and overtly mineral-driven medium weight flavors that are both powerful yet crystalline on the hugely long and very firm finish

There is an interesting hint of grilled nuts to the acacia blossom and citrusy aromas that reveal an appealing spiciness