2020 Pommard Les Chanlins Domaine Bachelet-Monnot

The 2020 Pommard Les Chanlins has a much broodier, more introspective nose compared to the domaine’s other reds, blackberry and pencil box notes unfurling with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied and harmonious, with a crunchy texture, fine grip and notes of cranberry and raspberry toward the tightly wound finish. Give this three or four years in bottle.

A cool, pretty and restrained nose grudgingly displays its aromas of red and dark raspberry, violet and an interesting hint of orange peel. There is excellent punch and minerality to the super-sleek, precise and dusty flavors that flash good minerality on the solidly complex, persistent and youthfully austere finale. This is excellent for its level though note that it’s compact enough to need at least some patience.