Pommard Les Charmots Premier Cru 2022The 2022 Pommard Les Charmots Premier Cru from Philippe Pacalet exemplifies the structured yet refined character of this well positioned premier cru while showcasing Pacalet's naturalist winemaking philosophy. The nose is complex and detailed, offering ripe dark fruits particularly black cherries and plums intertwined with subtle floral notes and an iron tinged minerality characteristic of Les Charmots. The aromatic profile shows both the ripeness of

maintaining very fine delineation and precision

This wine captures both the distinctive character of Les Joyeuses and Pacalet's commitment to transparent

It’s full-bodied with fine tannins

The medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Léoville Las Cases has a slightly closed nose

8 and 14% alcohol

if this adds depth with bottle age

Facing east

Rhône Valley vineyards went through a heat wave with temperatures above 45°C (113 °F)

focused style

but which has good ageing potential

mineral-tinged finish

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