Domaine Fernand et Laurent Pillot - Pommard 1er Cru 'Rugiens' Red 2023

Domaine Fernand et Laurent Pillot - Pommard 1er Cru 'Rugiens' Red 2023Grape Pinot Noir (100%) Tasting notes Powerful and unapologetically structured, the Pillot 'Rugiens' Pommard 1er Cru 2023 is a wine that announces its pedigree from the first pour. Rugiens is Pommard's most celebrated premier cru for good reason, its iron rich soils producing Pinot Noir of uncommon density and depth. Concentrated cherry and raspberry on the nose, with the promise of pepper, licorice, and eucalyptus complexity waiting to emerge with

- Roger Voss

where the tiniest natural imperfections in the creative process – a bubble

offering a creamy mouthfeel balanced by a refreshing line of acidity

it reveals a style far removed from rusticity: vibrant

complemented by subtle nuances of chocolate and toasted wood

juniper) then emerge

A former cellar master at Domaine Prieuré Roch

just a little citrus scent on top of the white orchard fruit

As Philippe Etignard notes

and subtle smoke add depth and charm

It will clearly benefit from a few years of bottle age to relax and fully express its depth

followed by Chardonnay (35%) and a touch of Pinot Noir (6%)