Domaine Faiveley, Pommard Rugiens Vintage:2020 kirsch and prune preserves notions

kirsch and prune preserves notions with hints of cigar box

(from a high-density plantation of the equivalent of 20

this has a harmonious

Mossy aromas plus baked cherry and a touch of graphite – lovely classic claret aromas without any hint of austerity – this is generous

plum liqueur

Domaine Faiveley, Pommard Rugiens Vintage:2020 kirsch and prune preserves notionsA restrained and cool nose features notes of both red and black pinot fruit with hints of herbal tea, spice and wet stone. The delicious and energetic middle weight flavors possess plenty of minerality and solid midpalate density before culminating on the lingering finish that also displays a trace of dryness. Even so among the three wines from the Cte de Beaune in the range this displays the least amount of dryness. I would describe this as a success