France — wine
Pommard
Most structured Côte de Beaune red. No Grand Crus but Premier Crus Les Rugiens and Clos des Épeneaux (Comte Armand monopole) are exceptional. Iron-rich clay soils produce dense, powerful Pinot Noir that outlasts many Côte de Nuits wines in the cellar.
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Vintage assessments
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 88 | Good warm vintage. Pommard's rusticity well-suited to warm year. Dense, concentrated. |
| 2021 | 83 | Good. Frost year but Pommard's structure maintained even in lighter crop. |
| 2020 | 87 | Very good. Dense, structured Pommard. Sturdy, requires patience. Classic style. |
| 2019 | 93 | Outstanding. Pommard premier crus at finest — Les Rugiens especially powerful and long-lived. |
| 2018 | 90 | Excellent. Pommard's characteristic robust structure and dark cherry delivered well. Rugiens and Epenots strong. |