2015 Pommard Les Cras
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The 2015 Pommard 1er Cru Les Cras is one-third whole cluster with 15% new oak this year. It has a perfumed, floral, rose petal-scented bouquet that just needs a little more mineralité to shine through. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, slightly chewy tannin. This is well structured with good grip and it should develop more flesh on the finish by the time of bottling.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Two-thirds whole bunch, 10% new oak. On soils with a bit more iron deposit. Real sinews here. Great structure. Very firm and well constituted. (JR)
(vinified with one-third whole clusters; aging in 15% new oak and not yet racked): Healthy bright red. Tart cherry and pomegranate aromas show a violet accent and a slightly medicinal licorice quality. A juicy, penetrating fruit bomb on the palate, conveying a rather cool aspect for the vintage. This intensely flavored wine is very Pommard in its early tightness, and its tannins are a touch dry. Sieve noted that these vines were hit hard by hail in 2013 and 2014 and frosted in 2016.
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.