Pommard 1er Cru Rugiens Michel Gaunoux 1996
13.5%
1.5L
Intensity
Intense, dense and complex, this Pommard will reward ageing for some years in the cellar and is best served with flavourful meat dishes. More info
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Pommard 1er Cru Rugiens Michel Gaunoux 1996
The wine
Reputed for its power, this premier cru Pommard can be opened a few hours before it is served. It is ruby red in colour and has a complex nose marked by notes of red and black fruits and sous-bois. Ample and dense, the palate carries a secondary complexity through notes of gentle spices such as cinnamon. A bit of ageing will allow the tannins to soften and become more supple. This is the ideal wine to accompany flavourful meat dishes.
About the Producer Michel Gaunoux
Michel Gaunoux was an excellent winemaker, producing wines perfectly balanced between power and finesse. He fully destemmed his grapes and favoured long vatting periods. Following his death, his wife took over the domain.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity : 2 bottles
Level : 2 NormalObservations : 2 Marginally marked label, 2 Marginally stained labelOrigin : private individual
Type of cellar : underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT : no
Original wooden case / Original case : no
French customs seal : yes
Alcohol percentage : 13.5 %
Region : Burgundy
Appellation : Pommard
Classification : Premier Cru
Owner : Michel Gaunoux
Vintage : 1996
Colour : red
Service temperature : 15°
Size (in ha) : 7 hectares
Intensity : full-bodied
Leading aroma : red fruit
Tasting occasion : food-friendly wine