Description
At just over 5 hectares, this is one of the largest monopole vineyards in Burgundy. It is managed biodynamically and with utmost respect not only for the vineyard, but for the expression of its constituent parts. Benjamin now conducts a tasting of those four parts; the first is higher up with austere, stony soils and a solid bedrock. It gives a supple, mature style with great richesse. The wine from younger vines is less intense but with freshness and elegance. This then is one of the most lush and smoothie fruit reds of 2011. By contrast, it is also one of the most highly strung and energetic of Pinots, with a bit of spice thrown in. It’s a little more difficult than usual to see how the two will get on in the same bottle. Give it the chance though, for 2012 Pommard is almost extinct before it has evolved.
