(ST89-92 points) Palish red. Perfumed aromas of redcurrant, red cherry, iron and rose petal. Silky and intense, displaying a minty reserve to the red fruit and mineral flavors. Nicely integrated acidity gives clarity to the middle palate. Still youthfully tight but not hard. Finishes with serious dusty tannins and subtle lingering perfume and lift.

(WA89-91 points) The 2013 Pommard 1er Cru les Rugiens has that most complex and floral of Jadot's Pommards this year: well defined and almost Volnay-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied with fine supple tannins, a keen line of acidity and a dash of spice toward the finish that gives this commendable lift. Fine. - Neal Martin

(BH87-90 points) Strong aromas of menthol and wood again push the cool red berry fruit aromas to the background. There is plenty of minerality present on the well-delineated, sleek and powerful flavors that display very good depth on the dusty and edgy finish. I like the power and punch though the balance isn’t perfect and thus I would be inclined to give this a few years to allow a bit more depth to develop and then drink for the fruit. 2019+