Louis Boillot, Pommard Croix Noires other_regions_italy but there's more than enough

but there's more than enough graphite-edged grip to keep this honest

Discreet wood influence sets off spicy and ripe yet admirably fresh black fruit and warm earth aromas that precede the rich

Tasted at the vertical tasting at Malartic-Lagravière

Mourvèdre and Cinsault

This is a stunningly good effort and the only concern at the moment is that it’s not quite as complex as the best in the range

Louis Boillot, Pommard Croix Noires other_regions_italy but there's more than enough(from 70+ year old vines). Ripe and more deeply pitched aromas display notes of black cherry, raspberry, warm earth and a slightly gamy character. The succulent and round flavors possess a seductive mid palate that contrasts materially with the firm, compact, robust and muscular finale that offers excellent depth and persistence though here too at least 7 to 8 years of patience is counseled.