de Montille, Pommard Rugiens Bas Vintage:2011 (from a huge 2

(from a huge 2

The color is a sensational black/purple and the nose offers gorgeously intense aromas of black plums

somewhat closed down at this stage from an aromatic perspective

An attractively fresh nose is comprised of extract of plum and dark pinot fruit that is liberally laced with floral and spice nuances that are trimmed in subtle oak hints

de Montille, Pommard Rugiens Bas Vintage:2011 (from a huge 2(66% whole clusters). Once again, the wood influence is subtle though not imperceptible on the slightly cooler aromas of lavender, violet, rose petal, red and dark cherry and a whiff of plum liqueur. There is excellent volume to the solidly concentrated and intensely mineral driven flavors that possess evident muscle and power on the firm, serious and complex finale that is also clearly built to age. In a word, impressive.