In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, iron, spice, earth
Palate: black fruit, graphite, mineral, truffle
A powerful, dark-fruited Pommard with iron, spice and firm, age-worthy tannins.
What it pairs with
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Roast venison with cassis jus
Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin. -
Boeuf bourguignon
Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth. -
Epoisses de Bourgogne
The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.
How to serve Pommard Premier Cru Les Rugiens
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Boeuf bourguignon, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Les Rugiens is the top Pommard cru and de Montille's most structured red.
- 1947 — Estate bottling began
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de Montille
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Premier Cru (Pommard, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 16 months in French oak, part new; whole-cluster
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 90 to 180 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1947
Scores
- Burghound 91 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Pommard Premier Cru Les Rugiens
What does Pommard Premier Cru Les Rugiens taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, iron, spice, earth. On the palate, black fruit, graphite, mineral, truffle. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A powerful, dark-fruited Pommard with iron, spice and firm, age-worthy tannins.
When should I drink Pommard Premier Cru Les Rugiens?
Drink 10-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Pommard Premier Cru Les Rugiens?
Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boeuf bourguignon and Epoisses de Bourgogne. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
What grapes are in Pommard Premier Cru Les Rugiens?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Pommard, AOC).