The 2018 Pommard 1er Cru “Les Rugiens” from Domaine Yvon Clerget is a remarkable wine that embodies the power and elegance of Pommard’s finest premier cru vineyards. This rich and concentrated vintage offers an intense and refined tasting experience, ideal for Burgundy lovers. This cellar-worthy wine promises a long evolution, gradually revealing the full complexity of this legendary terroir over the years.
2018 Pommard 1er Cru "Les Rugiens" Domaine Yvon Clerget
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The 2018 Pommard 1er Cru “Les Rugiens” from Domaine Yvon Clerget is a remarkable wine that embodies the power and elegance of Pommard’s finest premier cru vineyards. This rich and concentrated vintage offers an intense and refined tasting experience, ideal for Burgundy lovers. This cellar-worthy wine promises a long evolution, gradually revealing the full complexity of this legendary terroir over the years.
Winery: Domaine Yvon Clerget
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Pommard 1er Cru, Pommard, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Pommard (Premier Cru), Les Rugiens
Color: Red
Bottle Size: 0.75 L
Description
The 2018 Pommard 1er Cru “Les Rugiens” from Domaine Yvon Clerget is an exceptional red wine from one of Pommard’s most esteemed premier cru vineyards. Known for its structured and long-aging wines, the “Les Rugiens” vineyard yields powerful, robust wines with great aging potential. Domaine Yvon Clerget, revered for its traditional winemaking approach and respect for terroir, produces wines of great precision and elegance. The 2018 vintage, marked by ideal conditions, resulted in concentrated, balanced wines with a perfect harmony of power and finesse.
Blend
This Pommard 1er Cru “Les Rugiens” is crafted exclusively from Pinot Noir, the signature grape of Burgundy. This exceptional terroir allows Pinot Noir to fully express its complexity, delivering wines with a rich aromatic intensity and a strong tannic structure.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep garnet-red with ruby highlights, showcasing concentration and maturity.
Nose: Expressive and powerful, revealing ripe black fruits like black cherry and blackberry, with spicy hints of pepper and licorice. Undertones of forest floor, truffle, and subtle oak add depth to the bouquet.
Palate: Full-bodied and structured, with firm yet integrated tannins. Black fruit flavors blend harmoniously with spicy and mineral notes, creating impressive complexity. The velvety texture leads to a long finish, balanced by fresh acidity that complements the wine’s richness.
Aging Potential
The 2018 Pommard 1er Cru “Les Rugiens” from Domaine Yvon Clerget has an outstanding aging potential. While already enjoyable for its power and structure, this wine will continue to develop in the cellar for 15 to 20 years, gaining even more complexity and refinement with time.
Food Pairings
This Pommard 1er Cru “Les Rugiens” pairs beautifully with rich and hearty dishes. It complements red meats such as filet mignon, roasted lamb, and game dishes. It also pairs well with meat stews, saucy dishes, and aged cheeses like Comté or Brie, elevating both the wine and the meal.
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