Domaine de la Commaraine, Pommard Clos de la Commaraine

Domaine de la Commaraine, Pommard Clos de la CommaraineWhile subtle, there is a perceptible touch of volatile acidity to the moderately high toned red berry fruit aromas that are trimmed in hints of spice, earth and more discreet wood. The delicious lighter weight flavors are quite supple while offering acceptable length on the balanced finale where a hint of youthful austerity appears. This is definitely on the lighter side and while the VA isnt likely to bother most tasters, it isnt as technically

The patently sauvage-inflected aromas possess better layering that includes plum

Will make an impact when put on a table with friends but it is far away from how good it is today

(two-thirds of the vines were planted in 1912 and the remainder in 1973)

crushed flowers and deeply spiced notes are woven into an intricate fabric of indescribable class

here the wood is more generous and while it stops short of being intrusive on the white flower and citrus suffused nose

in the hierarchy

blackberry pie and blueberry compote with a touch of cedar chest

There is impressive richness and power to the broad-shouldered flavors that exude a fine bead of minerality that continues onto the dusty and balanced finale that is shaped by relatively fine grained tannins

Here too there is enough reduction to mask the underlying fruit today

Rich aromas of black fruits

Ripens last because of the soil

delicate spiciness and a flinty