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Domaine Glantenay Pommard Les Rugiens Hauts 1er Cru 2018

Domaine Glantenay Pommard Les Rugiens Hauts 1er Cru 2018

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Black Cherry, Iron Earth, Muscular Tannins, and Rugiens Hauts Power

The 2018 Domaine Glantenay Pommard 1er Cru "Les Rugiens Hauts" is a profound, commanding Pinot Noir from Pommard’s most celebrated Premier Cru climat. It delivers powerful aromas of dark cherry, black plum, underbrush, crushed iron, and exotic spices. Full-bodied and structured, it marries rich, sun-ripened fruit with muscular, chalky tannins and vibrant freshness, finishing exceptionally long, savory, and mineral-driven.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium to Full-Bodied, Muscular & Deep ●●●● ●
Sweetness Bone Dry ●●●●●
Tannins Muscular, Chalky & Structured ●●●● ●
Acidity Fresh, Balanced & Sinuous ●●●●●
Oak Harmonious & Integrated (Aged ~16–18 months in French oak barrels, approx. 30–35% new oak) ●●●●●

Critical Recognition

James Suckling 94 pts
  • 94 Points - James Suckling: A perfumed nose of raspberries, strawberries and sweet spices with floral undertones. It’s medium- to full-bodied with fine tannins and bright acidity. Round and creamy with pure character and a flavorful, spicy finish. Drink from 2023.

Highlights

  • 100% Pinot Noir harvested from "Les Rugiens Hauts," universally recognized as the greatest Premier Cru terroir of Pommard and historically proposed for Grand Cru elevation.
  • Grown on steep, reddish, iron-rich Oxfordian clay topsoils sitting over hard Bathonian limestone, imparting Rugiens' signature ferrous minerality, monumental structural depth, and immense ageability.
  • Crafted by Domaine Glantenay, blending generations of familial viticultural expertise with delicate extraction to harness Rugiens' power without sacrificing elegance.
  • Aged for approximately 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels (around 30–35% new oak) to sculpt and polish the dense tannic core.
  • From the warm, concentrated, and solar 2018 vintage; offers exceptional textural richness today while built to cellar effortlessly through 2038+.

Tasting Notes

Deep garnet with dark ruby glints, it opens with an intense, multidimensional bouquet of dark black cherries, cassis, and wild blackberries, underpinned by crushed stone, dried roses, iron shavings, and subtle toasted spice. The palate is medium to full-bodied, dense, and commanding, delivering concentrated dark berry fruit supported by muscular yet refined tannins and fresh acidity, concluding on a broad, savory, and mineral-saturated finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve cellar-cool at 15–17°C in generous Pinot Noir stemware.
  • Decanting: Highly recommended to decant for 45 to 60 minutes prior to serving to allow its muscular tannins and iron minerality to soften and blossom; pairs brilliantly with prime rib of beef, roasted venison, wild boar ragout, or aged Époisses. Optimal drinking window now through 2038+.

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