Pommard Rugiens, Domaine Y. Clerget 2023

A cool, elegant and perfumed nose speaks of red berries, spice, exotic tea and an interesting hint of dried orange peel. The racy, detailed and equally intensely mineral-driven flavors display impressive power and first-class length on the youthfully austere, balanced and dusty finale. Excellent development potential. Note: from a substantial holding of .85 ha that is situated in Rugiens Haut but touches Rugiens Bas; 30% whole clusters

30% whole bunch vinification, 20% new wood. A medium deep purple. The nose is immediately compelling with the notes of blood orange mixing in with the red berries. Rugiens= red soil=iron oxide = blood orange. This is an exceptionally complete wine, the tannins being fully folded in to the beguiling fruit. Very nicely done. Very persistent. Drink from 2033-2038. Tasted Nov 2024.