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2017 Pommard, Rugiens-Hauts, 1er Cru, Benjamin Leroux, Burgundy

2017 Pommard, Rugiens-Hauts, 1er Cru, Benjamin Leroux, Burgundy
Red • Dry • Full Bodied • Pinot Noir
Ready - youthful
Jasper Morris MW 91-93/100
Burghound 90-92/100
Neal Martin, Vinous 91-93/100
Jancis Robinson MW 17/20
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Code: 2017-0750-00-8026781
Description

Rugiens is arguably Pommard's greatest vineyard, of which the lower section is perhaps the finest, but Ben's plot is in the lower part of Rugiens-Hauts and thus very adjacent. This is a big, stern and meaty wine, with dense tannins, but perfume and rigour too. Very serious and age-worthy.

It is fair to say that Ben is very happy with 2017, describing it as the kind of vintage he would sign up for every year. The whites, he says, are beautiful, and not far from 2014 in style, with purity, finesse, great definition and balance. He describes the reds as pretty, appealing and with body to support ageing, while highlighting the importance of lower-yielding old vines for serious ageing. He eloquently explains that there is no ''black sheep'' in 2017, that no village has underperformed. For reason of space, the limited volumes of Grands Crus have not been included in this brochure. Since the 2014 vintage, all white wines are bottled under screwcap

Drink 2025 - 2030

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  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Vintage
    2017
  • Alcohol
    14%
  • Maturity
    Ready - youthful
  • Grape
    Pinot Noir
  • Body
    Full Bodied
  • Producer
    Benjamin Leroux
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