Bouchard Aîné & Fils Reviews

From a mid-slope parcel north of the village, this is an impressive négociant wine. Its fraises des bois freshness and sunny briskness gain graphite depths with air, taking on a fruity-inky succulence while still feeling refreshing. This aged 14 months in barrels, 20 percent of them new, and that oak influence shows as a muscular aspect of the wine. Terse, tight and true to its place, this is a cool and lively Pommard.

An oaky, heady nose with loads of charm: black plums, black cherry, black tea, sage, gunflint. On the palate it makes a big impression, finishing with a dusting of velvety tannins. Youthful with lovely freshness.

Bright millennial pink in the glass, this wine has a nose offering calamansi, Valencia orange and watermelon rind. Juicy, crisp flavors combine watermelon, strawberry and Meyer lemon acidity, with a line of crushed chalk on the finish. FIONA ADAMS

Cherry, pomegranate, cranberry and bramble aromas leap from the glass. This wine offers tart acid and juicy cranberry and pomegranate up front, joined with gentle pepper and spice tones on the midpalate. Tannic grip holds until a final wash of acidity. FIONA ADAMS

White grapefruit, lime and white pepper aromas introduce this Chardonnay. The mouthwatering palate is lemony, also offering white peach, green apple and tinges of apricot. Lime-laced acidity keeps things juicy, loaded with zippy acidity. FIONA ADAMS