Corton Pougets, Rapet Pere et Fils 2017

Here the wood treatment is admirably subtle though not invisible and easily allows the pure, refined and exceptionally fresh aromas of red and dark pinot fruit, floral and earth to be appreciated. The rich and wonderfully intense flavors possess outstanding vibrancy and detail while culminating in an explosive, firm, long, balanced and ever-so-mildly austere finish. This is a classically styled Pougets and one that will definitely need 10 to 12 years of cellar time before it's ready for prime time as it needs to develop a bit more depth but there is no reason that it shouldn't do exactly that.

Pougets is exposed due south, and that lends a certain sunny precocity to this wine. A deep and expressive bouquet of ripe cherry, summer fruits, rose petal and subtle spice is followed by a full-bodied, ample and quite rich wine with a generous core of sappy fruit underpinned by juicy acids and fine, understated tannins.

Lovely fine lighter purple, with a very elegant style, impressive finesse for a wine facing south. This is very fine-boned Corton with more fruit at the back than the front, and a distinguished finish.