Pommard “Les Petits Noizons” Reviews

Well-marked by smoky, spicy oak, this is rich and ripe, with black cherry and blackberry flavors. The tannins are on the assertive, grainy side, leaving an astringent finish. Best from 2015 through 2027. 528 cases made. –BS

Toasty, savoury aromas on a plush, modern style with slightly smoky, ripe strawberry and black cherry fruit layered over its terroir character. Generous and satisfying.

The 2009 Pommard Les Petits Noizons presents a plump, suave expression of fruit. Silky tannins frame the vibrant, energetic finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. Biodynamic farming and non-interventionalist winemaking are at the heart of the approach at Domaine de la Vougeraie. The 2009s saw roughly a 25 days of maceration (including a week of cold soak) with one punch down a day. Once in barrel racking was kept to a bare minimum. A number of wines were bottled in late 2010 and early 2011. I tasted these wines with winemaker Pierre Vincent in March 2011.