Classification | Cru Classe |
Type | Red |
Brand | AF Gros |
Vintage | 2014 |
Country | France |
Region | Burgundy, Cotes de Nuits |
Grape | Pinot Noir |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Stock | 0 |
The 2014 Pommard 1er Cru les Pezerolles was severely affected by hail, damaging 80% of the crop. Perhaps that is one reason why the new oak is quite high at 80% (although this is part of the domaine's regimen). The nose handles the new wood well: red berry fruit, touches of sage and rosemary, quite nicely defined. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, ripe tannin. This is well balanced and a little creamy in texture with impressive depth on the finish. This is actually a cuvée that does seem well integrated with the oak and it does not encroach upon the terroir expression on the finish to excess. It should be subsumed with 4-6 years of bottle age. Chapeau!
Jancis Robinson: Above Épenots. Seductive rich fruit. Smooth and melted with such lovely supple texture. This is really lovely, full and rounded but with backbone.