1996 Pommard, Les Rugiens, 1er Cru, Domaine de Courcel, Burgundy santa-cruz-mountains with hints of white chocolate

with hints of white chocolate and crème brûlée just appearing on the finish

The stems show a bit

There was rain over the following weekend after which the Chambolles were picked immediately before any dilution could take place

satin-textured finish

Merlot 35%

1996 Pommard, Les Rugiens, 1er Cru, Domaine de Courcel, Burgundy santa-cruz-mountains with hints of white chocolateThe Domaine de Courcel produces Pommard with very traditional methods. Wines undergo a relatively warm fermentation, with at least three weeks of maceration and two to three punchings of the "cap" per day, resulting in a fine extraction of fruit, colour and tannins. The wines have been made by Vosne Romane vigneron Yves Confuron since 1996. The grapes are vinified with their stems after a severe sorting process. They are then matured in barrel for 18