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Denis Pommier Chablis Premier Cru Cote de Lechet(2005)
- Winery:
- Denis Pommier
- Varietal:
- Region:
- France > Burgundy
- Type:
- White Wine
- User Tags:
- harvest, woody, fruit, aged, citrus, intense, mineral, rich, imported, mediterranean and subtropical fruits
- Burghound
- Issue 24, Oct 01, 2006
- 89/100
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May 2008
- Denis Pommier reports that 2005 was perhaps the cleanest harvest that I have ever seen. There was no rot at all and virtually no botrytis. Sugars climbed very rapidly just before the harvest and averaged a remarkable 13 to 13.5% on yields of 40 to 45 hl/ha. We began picking on September 24th and were able to bring the crop in quickly as harvest conditions were ideal. I'm not sure why but the primary fermentations took a long time to finish but the malos were normal. Overall, while I believe the '05s are very good, I don't think they'll quite equal the '02s. As the scores suggest, read more...Pommier continues to make real progress and I liked selected wines in both the '04 and the '05 vintages. (Robert Kacher Imports, Washington, D.C. - the Fourchaume is not imported into the U.S). Note: aged in 50% wood Here the wood is more discreet if not exactly invisible framing high-toned and notably ripe citrus aromas and detailed, rich and mouth filling flavors which are sweet, intense and finish with a mineral flourish. This is very persistent and should make for a lovely effort with a few years in bottle. (hide)
