2009 Domaine de Montille, Pommard Premier Cru, Les Rugiens Bas

The 2009 Pommard Rugiens Bas is delicate and gracious from start to finish. Bright red fruit, hard candy and fresh flowers are some of the many nuances that take shape in the glass. The 2009 reveals considerable aromatic lift and a seamless personality that is totally inviting. De Montille used 67% whole clusters, but their influence is quite marked in the wine. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2029+. Etienne de Montille’s 2009 reds have developed beautifully since I last tasted them about six months ago. De Montille was among the very first growers to harvest in 2009. At the outset de Montille’s 2009s were a bit awkward, but today they have come together better than I expected. Importer: Martin Scott Wines, Little Neck, NY; tel. (516) 327-0808

A relatively high-toned and beautifully complex nose of stone-infused red currant, raspberry and spice hints marries into supple and silky-textured medium-bodied flavors that tighten up considerably on the explosive and intensely mineral-driven finish. I very much like the focus and calm poise this powerful effort exudes and like many of the '09 de Montille wines, this should age effortlessly. Drink 2021+.

– Burghound.com, Issue 42. Tasted: Jan 2021

(two-thirds vendange entier Medium red. Cherry and raspberry aromas lifted by a sexy spice character. Chewy and rich but weightless, with a penetrating quality to its red fruit flavors. The most taut of these Cote de Beaune wines to this point. Saturates the entire palate but shows superb finesse of texture. Finishes with superb persistence and an ineffable light touch. Seems almost ready to bottle.