This gem has been the absolute bomb the past two years! Unfortunately, supply is teeny. 36 bottles. From the lush and spectacular 2015 vintage, this is a must-have for any Burgundy / Pinot Noir fan...
Aubert Lefas “Les Trois Follots” Pommard 2015(label for illustration)
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2015 is the finest red wine vintage in Burgundy since 2010, maybe better. It could rival the 2005... which is why small gems like this are in such high demand! Small producer, with no need to submit for reviews... exceptional quality at a ridiculous price.
This gem comes from Domaine Lejeune, a small winery located in the heart of Pommard, run by the fifth generation of the Jullien de Pommerol family. Aubert Lefas married into the family and currently runs the domaine. He has created a "second" label for the US market bearing his name. All of the wines, though, come from the domaine's bottlings.
Domaine Lejeune crafts its wines using the most traditional methods, whilst taking advantage of current technological advances. The objective is to fashion Pommard in the traditional style, with a solid potential for cellaring and ageing. They use some of the largest casks in all of Burgundy and aim for restrained oak notes in the finished wines. They implement traditional foot crushing and whole cluster fermentation, and extended maceration of 21-26 days in barrel. The wines are then left to age in mostly used barrels(20% new) before being bottled un-fined and unfiltered.
The red cherry, rose petal and subtle spice notes should evolve into a beautiful wine. For near term consumption 45 minutes to an hour of decanting is recommended. Pommard has a long reputation for being a bit chunky, but this is made in a bit more of a fruit forward fashion. There is a bit of heft to this Pommard, but the weight of this wine seems to be revolving around the dark cherry fruit more than the oak. Wild mushroom based dishes, duck or sushi would pair perfectly. I like it with rich cheeses like Époisses, Comté or a domestic option like Red Hawk from Cowgirl Creamery! |