94
points
Domaine de Courcel 2007 Les Rugiens Premier Cru Pinot Noir (Pommard)
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$80
This has the great aromatic complexity you expect from Rugiens. Generous and full textured, this is a full-bodied, rounded wine. Sweet red fruits, touched by spice, are well balanced with a streak of acidity. Wait for four years, at least.
— R.V.
(12/31/2010)
93
points
Domaine de Courcel 2007 Grand Clos des Epenots Premier Cru Pinot Noir (Pommard)
The Domaine de Courcel owns a large part of the heart of the Epenots vineyard, within the walls of a clos. This is a wine with a solid structure, cherry and spice flavors, an elegant feel to go with the ripe berry fruits. It is very balanced, the tannins a great support to the fruit.
— R.V.
(12/31/2010)
91
points
Domaine de Courcel 2007 Fremiers Premier Cru Pinot Noir (Pommard)
Sweet, jammy fruit with spice from wood aging give a rich and soft wine, packed with ripeness, red cherries and blackberry. At this stage, the wood is major, and needs time to integrate.
— R.V.
(12/31/2010)
89
points
Domaine de Courcel 2007 Pinot Noir (Pommard)
For a Pommard, this is surprisingly soft, more to do with the black cherry flavors than the tannins. A touch of spice and lively acidity give life to the dense structure. A wine to drink from next year.
— R.V.
(12/31/2010)