2021 Pommard Les Rugiens
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Clerget produced fully six barrels of the 2021 Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens, opting to use once-used barrels for the whole cuvée. Unwinding in the glass to reveal notes of red berries, plums, orange rind and spices, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and textural, with an ample mid-palate and powdery structuring tannins.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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Tank sample. Light to mid crimson. More obviously oaky on the nose than the Volnay Verseuil. Even a touch of mocha – first time I have noted this all week. Only just enough fruit on the palate, so the oak does show. Dry tannic finesse – the tannins are refined, but it maybe needs just a little more fruit at the core for a longer life. (JH)
The 2021 Pommard Les Rugiens 1er Cru comprises seven barrels (one-year-old) with 20% whole bunches. The nose presents notes of brambly red fruit with loam and hints of rose petals and sage - there is fine complexity here. The palate is very refined, with ample vibrant red fruit and a judicious dab of white pepper. This wine is gourmand towards its fine-boned finish. Wonderful.