Virely-Rougeot, Pommard, Clos de Arvelets 2005 STORAGE Laurent was almost the only

Laurent was almost the only grower to still vinify traditionally

powerful finish

positively stunning floral nose with cherry

The rest of the palate is classically Bandol - game fat

and hints of fruit pit as well as abundant fine tanning lend a (for the vintage) surprising but not unwelcome note of austerity to an impressively long finish

Virely-Rougeot, Pommard, Clos de Arvelets 2005 STORAGE Laurent was almost the onlyAt the beginning of the century Louis Virely came to Pommard and took over the Domaine of his in laws, having come from an old family of winemakers himself. In 1926 he bought the parcel of Pommard 1er Cru "los des Arvelets." In 1951, his son Bernard took over part of the Domaine and married a woman from Meursault, who brought with her the appellation "Les Charmes." Together they bought and replanted "Les Clos de lErmitage" in Beaune as well as diverse