2015 Pommard Clone Pinot Noir
Translucent red. Pungent red and dark fruit liqueur, candied rose, star anise and woodsmoke aromas show sharp delineation and a hint of licorice. Palate-staining, impressively concentrated blackberry, cherry and spicecake flavors open up steadily through the mid-palate, picking up smoky minerals, cola nuances and showing a suave, supple texture. Rich and broad, in the style of this hot vintage, but there's plenty of energy here as well. Finishes with powerful, floral-dominated thrust and velvety tannins that fold smoothly into the wine's plush fruit. I suspect that this wine will experience a long aging curve based on its depth of fruit. (raised in a 50/50 combination of once-used and neutral French oak barrels)
- Josh Raynolds, Vinous, June 2019 - 94 points