Domaine Latour-Giraud, La Refène, Pommard 1er Cru, 2017

Rich, full-bodied and intense Pinot Noir

Aromatically very attractive with red cherries, dark raspberries and a smoky spiciness. The palate shows balsamic, mushroom and cranberry notes along with nutmeg and vanilla spiciness. Good structure, firm tannins and an earthy profile marked with robust character and great length.

• 100% Pinot Noir
• 90 pts Burghound (Tasted April 19)
• Organically farmed

Cellaring: Now to 2030

Food Pairing: Duck cassoulet, pork skewers, game pie.

STORY BEHIND THIS WINE

In Burgundian terms, reds from the village of Pommard in the fabled Cote d'Or have a character all of their own. They are distinctly identifiable by depth of flavour, structure and ageing ability. The Refène premier cru vineyards sit on the edge of this ancient village.
Managed by Domaine Latour-Giraud, the estate owns an impressive range of Premier Cru and Villages vineyards in the region. They also have an edge over their peers in the form of perfectionist winemaker Jean-Pierre Latour. Since taking over he has made a major commitment to improving quality, and adopting organic practices. The results speak for themselves