Louis Boillot, Pommard Croix Noires other_regions_italy This is robust but not

This is robust but not rustic or austere and should reward longer-term cellaring

focused and lingering finish

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

The succulent and more refined middle weight flavors don’t possess the same density or power on the moderately dry finale

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

Louis Boillot, Pommard Croix Noires other_regions_italy This is robust but not(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.