Courcel, Pommard Fremiers other_regions_italy

Courcel, Pommard Fremiers other_regions_italyA very ripe, fresh and notably floral nose also speaks of cassis, earth and plum aromas that are trimmed in a background application of wood. There is excellent richness to the full bodied and impressively concentrated flavors that possess a supple mouth feel on the palate coating, intense and long finish. This well balanced effort is supported by firm but fine tannins that are clearly mature. In a word, gorgeous. 93 2022+

A subtle whiff of exotic fruit can be found on the lightly wooded aromas of mineral reduction

2-3 decades are needed for this to really come around

vibrant wild berry fruit and lively acidity to match

offering vibrant

with fabulous silky tannins and superexotic fruit that goes on and on

As for the wines

full-bodied and appealingly textured medium-bodied flavors possess much better depth and persistence on the moderately dry finale

shimmering purple

The mouthfeel

(from 6 different lieux-dits)

It was raised in the same cooperages as Ausone with a very low toasting

I much prefer the 2010 La Gaffelière that I tasted the week previously