Michel Gaunoux Pommard Rugiens Les Rugiens Bas Pommard 1er Cru 2009 Blanc de Noirs 95PTS John Gilman

95PTS John Gilman

clear crimson hue

and it firms beautifully as it mounts its final attack

This is delicious now and will age so well

super-clean and bright finish

Michel Gaunoux Pommard Rugiens Les Rugiens Bas Pommard 1er Cru 2009 Blanc de Noirs 95PTS John GilmanHere too the wood treatment is all but invisible and does not interfere with the transparency of the ripe yet cool and ultra pure nose of red pinot fruit where the mineral influence is quite prominent. There is also a distinct stoniness to the driving and energetic middle weight plus flavors that possess controlled power before culminating in an explosive, balanced and hugely long finish. This is flat out terrific with fantastic upside potential but I