{"title":"Pommard Premier Cru Wines","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"domaine-faiveley-pommard-1er-cru-les-rugiens-2022","title":"2022 Domaine Faiveley Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens | 95 Point Premier Cru Burgundy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 95 Point Pommard Premier Cru | One of Pommard's Greatest Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower, structure and extraordinary mineral precision — serious Premier Cru Burgundy built for the cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Rugiens. Domaine Faiveley. One of the benchmark terroirs of Pommard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Premier Cru Burgundy | Power, Minerality \u0026amp; Finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A magnificent expression of Pommard — powerful and concentrated, yet remarkably fine, with ripe fruit, beautifully structured tannins and a thrilling mineral finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby-red with excellent intensity and youthful brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and expressive with \u003cstrong\u003ered cherry, black raspberry and darker berry fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with liquorice, summer flowers, bark, subtle oak and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful, concentrated and beautifully structured. Ripe red and dark fruits drive the medium-to-full-bodied palate, with liquorice and savoury spice adding complexity. The tannins are substantial but impressively fine, giving the wine classic Pommard structure without heaviness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, energetic and mineral, with beautifully ripe fruit meeting a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003esalty minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e that carries through the persistent finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim – 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling's Stuart Pigott praised the 2022 for its combination of \u003cstrong\u003epower, structure and concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e, but importantly noted just how fine the tannins are for Pommard. He recommends drinking from \u003cstrong\u003e2026 onwards\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Rugiens – One of Pommard's Greatest Premier Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where things get serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePommard doesn't have a single Grand Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there are a handful of Premier Cru vineyards that have long been considered the village's greatest terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd right at the top sits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Rugiens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside \u003cstrong\u003eGrands Epenots and Clos des Epenots\u003c\/strong\u003e, Les Rugiens is widely regarded among Pommard's finest climats. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's parcel is particularly exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine purchased its approximately \u003cstrong\u003ehalf-hectare holding in 2007\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the vines now around \u003cstrong\u003e70 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Vines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny Vineyard Holding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru Terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Pommard's Great Sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a formidable combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 is \u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e from organically grown grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was matured for approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 months in French oak – around one-third new.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat level of new oak is beautifully judged for a wine with this much fruit concentration and structure. It provides support and complexity without overwhelming the character of Les Rugiens. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is quintessential serious Pommard:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Fruit • Red Fruit • Liquorice • Spice • Fine Tannins • Salty Minerality • Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew Burgundy names carry the history and vineyard holdings of \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Faiveley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1825\u003c\/strong\u003e, the domaine has spent generations assembling an extraordinary collection of vineyards across Burgundy, with holdings throughout the \u003cstrong\u003eCôte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine's philosophy is focused firmly on allowing individual Burgundian climats to express their identity, using careful harvesting, gentle handling, French oak maturation and patient élevage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd with a vineyard as distinguished as Les Rugiens, that's exactly what you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePommard 1er Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePommard is one of Burgundy's most famous red wine villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with the famously perfumed wines of neighbouring Volnay, Pommard traditionally produces Pinot Noir with greater:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth • Structure • Dark Fruit • Earth • Tannin • Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the best Pommards aren't simply muscular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey combine that power with finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's exactly what makes the \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Faiveley Les Rugiens\u003c\/strong\u003e so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling specifically highlights the wine's combination of significant concentration and \u003cstrong\u003eremarkably fine tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 – An Outstanding Burgundy Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 growing season was warm and dry, but Faiveley's technical team reported excellent potential alcohol levels of roughly \u003cstrong\u003e12.8–13.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e, describing them as textbook figures for modern Burgundy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result in Les Rugiens is a wine with substantial ripeness and concentration but without sacrificing freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower without heaviness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck confit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-roasted lamb shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Bourguignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised beef cheek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushroom and truffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Comté or Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaiveley's suggested pairings include \u003cstrong\u003egame stew, lamb shoulder, duck confit and mature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot simply because it says:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Rugiens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Pommard's most revered climats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen look at what you're getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 70-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiny 0.5-hectare Faiveley parcel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePommard Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganically grown fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 months French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious ageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $290.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's unquestionably serious money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut this isn't everyday Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003eone of Pommard's benchmark Premier Cru terroirs\u003c\/strong\u003e, from one of Burgundy's great historic domaines, in an outstanding vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the 95-point James Suckling review gets to the heart of the wine: \u003cstrong\u003epower and concentration combined with unusually fine tannins and a long, salty mineral finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Mineral. Structured. Refined.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Domaine Faiveley Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens\u003c\/strong\u003e is a superb example of why the greatest Pommard Premier Crus can sit comfortably among the serious red wines of Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points. Les Rugiens. Pommard Premier Cru. Domaine Faiveley. $290 RRP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉 A serious cellar Burgundy — magnificent now with air, but potentially even more rewarding after another 5–10 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for exceptional Pommard Premier Cru? The 2022 Domaine Faiveley Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens is a 95-point Pinot Noir from one of Pommard's most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards. Produced from organically grown grapes and matured for approximately 14 months in French oak, it combines ripe red fruit, black cherry, liquorice and floral complexity with remarkably fine tannins, powerful structure and a long saline-mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faiveley Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52479331402030,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2022DomaineFaiveleyPommard1erCru_LesRugiens.png?v=1787281387"}],"url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/collections\/pommard-premier-cru-wines.oembed","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}