Tons of blood orange and candied orange on the nose makes this a very striking Pommard. Very concentrated and highly structured on the wide-screen palate, but a big wave of ripe berry and citrus fruit pours over the mineral and tannic core to make a major statement about this appellation in the 21st century. Long, moderately dry finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

(90-94 points) The sample was taken from all barrels, not yet racked. Concentrated dark centre with crimson purple rim. The bouquet is impressive. Rich, of course but with a sense of balance. Some floral top notes, darker plum fruit, maybe some peach too. Quite sultry. Punchy perfumed fruit, some grenadine, the balance of fruit/tannin/acidity works very well and the finish is very long. Excellent potential here but you will ned to enjoy very sunny fruit aromatics.

(91-93 points) The 2020 Pommard Clos de la Commaraine 1er Cru was tasted from several subplots as the final blend will not be made until later. Certainly, there are inter-subplot differences so I could only get a gist of the wine, though judging by the main parcels, I found floral aromatics, violet and iris flower, with fine acidity and purity, also judicious use of oak. I will taste the final blend next spring, but certainly these components are promising.