Francois Gaunoux, Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens 2020 750ML sale This is the first wine

This is the first wine to show much appreciable reduction and here it's enough to render the nose tough to assess

The Fattoria le Pupille 2019 Poggio Valente was born in a happy vintage with a cool spring and a growing season that had plenty of underground water reserves to keep the vines hydrated well until the end of August

floral notes of violets

concluding with an intensely sapid finish

It is highly suitable for enjoying on its own or as an aperitif before meals

Francois Gaunoux, Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens 2020 750ML sale This is the first wineLikely to start a bit compact, then open up with aeration. Expect dark fruit notes, perhaps black cherries, maybe baking spices. Firm tannins, structure is significant.