2014 Pommard Les Rugiens
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Bright medium red. Floral and peppery high notes to the aromas of red berries, medicinal red cherry, iron and herbs. Offers very good density and a fine-grained texture, showing a subtle sweetness to its red berry, spice and menthol flavors. Lovely inner-mouth definition and lift here: this wine really showcases the raciness of the vintage. This juicy, fruity but also minerally Rugiens finishes with a very fine dusting of tannins that reach the front teeth and attractive floral lift. Still a baby.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Bright, dark red. Wonderfully subtle perfume of wild small red berries, cherry and spices, plus a warm iron note. Spicy, savory and intense but still with a medicinal reserve. This fruit needs longer maceration to "bring forth the flavor," notes Barnier. This very suave wine finishes with a subtle light touch and excellent juicy lift.
The 2014 Pommard 1er Cru Rugiens has a crisp redcurrant and strawberry pastille-scented bouquet that perhaps does not quite have the complexity of the Grands Epenots. The palate is supple on the entry with a gentle grip. There is good density to this Rugiens, a little sinew towards the finish and perhaps more oak to be subsumed, so afford this 2-3 years in bottle.
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.