Francois Gaunoux, Pommard 1er Cru "Les Rugiens", 2006 champagne cracks Made from Luxardo marasca cherries

Made from Luxardo marasca cherries but crystal clear in color

though it will evolve nicely over the next 3–5 years

The finish is clean and crisp

and slightly rustic in the best way

Francois Gaunoux, Pommard 1er Cru "Les Rugiens", 2006 champagne cracks Made from Luxardo marasca cherriesFranois Gaunouxs Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens 2006 comes from one of Pommards most esteemed sites, renowned for producing structured, long lived Pinot Noir. The Gaunoux family farms traditionally, with careful vineyard work and classic cellar aging in French oak that allows the terroirs power and minerality to shine. Now gracefully mature, this 2006 offers earthy depth and firm tannins softened by time, capturing the essence of Pommards top cru.