François d'Allaines, Pommard Vieilles Vignes 2018 14.5% with an admirable core of

with an admirable core of red and black currant paste and bitter plum fruit inlaid with notes of tobacco

it has a complex and intense aroma of dried fruits and honey

Vinous February 2022

and it makes a wonderful aperitif as well as a great match for fresh fruit pastries and desserts

Drink now through 2030

François d'Allaines, Pommard Vieilles Vignes 2018 14.5% with an admirable core ofDense, powerful fruit and rich colour in a full bodied red. Aromas of dark cherries, dark chocolate and a little star anise carry through to flavours of cherry, blackberry and plum, with complex hints of cocoa, leather and mushrooms. Smooth body, refreshing acidity and firm tannins make this a match for duck or gooseor ratatouillethat will continue to evolve for five or more years.