2017 Pommard Clos des Poutures
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The 2017 Pommard Clos des Pitures 1er Cru feels rather stilted on the nose. (A bit of TCA or just muddled stem addition?) The palate is medium-bodied with loose-knit tannins, quite mature and slightly oxidized. Is this representative? There is a slightly clumsy use of whole bunch here. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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Light crimson. Distinctive mix of red fruit and a touch of smoky reduction plus oak spice. Not sure how much of the flavour is barrel and how much reduction but there's quite a bit of dry spice. I think the oak is showing a little too much at this stage, though the fruit underneath is pretty and fresh. (JH)
The 2017 Pommard Clos des Poutures 1er Cru has a fresh, undergrowth-tinged bouquet that is a little loose-knit at the moment, though I am sure it will muster more cohesion with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. This is an elegant, beautifully poised Pommard with a pretty, peppery finish, the oak neatly embroidered. Not long-term, but certainly well crafted by Armand Heitz.