2023, Maison Benjamin Leroux, POMMARD, 1er Cru, 'Rugiens Hauts',The Rugiens was made with at least 50% whole bunches. A gorgeous opulent purple with a fragrance owing much to the whole bunches. This is noble fruit. Absolutely mouth filling with a freshness to the fruit that makes one salivate. Multiple layers, a very fine example. Drink from 2033 2040. Tasted Oct 2024. ***** (5 stars) 93 96 Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy. The 2023 Pommard Les Rugiens Hauts 1er Cru, which contains 50% whole bunch, has a nicely

The 2022 vintage is gorgeous

This is a powerful yet reasonably refined wine that already possesses excellent depth

A yield of 38hl/ha

A wine of delicious finesse…

What I really love of the fruit of Testamatta is this incredible strawberries feeling mixed with aroma of vanilla

this is just a little sharp and straight

Limestone grip

framed by mineral undertones that wrap it all up in style

there are nuances of dried fruit and rare spices

with no Cabernet Franc

Morello cherries and very light fig notes toward the finish

Planted in 2004 on gravel