Nicolas Rossignol, Pommard Epenots Vintage:2014 because it is mostly Cabernet

because it is mostly Cabernet Franc from a very chalky vineyard in Gualtallary at 1

200 cases made

with an earthy underbrush element complementing the dried black cherry

(from equally sized parcels in both Rugiens Hauts and Bas that measure ~1 ha)

very firm and hugely long finish

Nicolas Rossignol, Pommard Epenots Vintage:2014 because it is mostly Cabernet(from Petits Epenots). A highly complex and broad ranging nose features aromas of freshly turned earth, black currant, plum and a hint of the sauvage. There is a velvety palate impression to the muscular and impressively rich flavors that possess seemingly endless reserves of dry extract that do a fine job of buffering the exceptionally firm tannic spine on the succulent yet entirely serious finale. Stylistically this is not exactly old school but its