2016 - Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens, Marchand-Tawse

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Pommard |
Producer: Marchand-Tawse |
Classification: Premier Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13% |
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Tasting Notes

91-93
Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Jan 18
(the first vintage for Rugiens from Marchand-Tawse, from 60- and 25-year-old vines on the middle of the hillside; vinified with 30% whole clusters): Good dark red. Highly aromatic scents of redcurrant, pomegranate and orange zest are complicated by a suggestion of white fruits. Boasts terrific intensity and clarity to its complex flavors of red berries, flowers and salty minerals. Not a fleshy style but animated, precise and very long, with fine-grained tannins that dust the front teeth. Stands out for its energy and light touch.
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