Benjamin Leroux Pommard 2018

92 POINTS

William Kelley - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2018 Pommard 1er Cru Rugiens-Hauts displays scents of cassis, cherries, dark chocolate, woodsmoke, rose petals and grilled meats, followed by a medium to full-bodied, elegantly layered and multidimensional palate that's succulent and refined, built around powdery tannins. Points: 91-93

90 POINTS

Neal Martin - Vinous

The 2018 Pommard Les Rugiens-Haut 1er Cru came across a little closed and reduced when I tasted it from a barrel sample that had not been racked. The palate is well balanced with crunchy red fruit laced with white pepper and fennel, quite structured but a little brittle in texture on the finish. Give this three or four years once in bottle. Points: 89-91