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I've had a few wonderful meals at Leuca in Williamsburg recently because the in-laws spent a few weeks staying at the (very chic) hotel that houses the restaurant.
We had intended to go to a nearby French restaurant but our reservation was messed up so we retreated to reliable Leuca. I brought along this Pommard (thinking about the anticipated cuisine) and it was delicious. Bright cherries underpinned by an earthiness and a lavender lift. It has considerable depth and at eight years old is drinking beautifully right now.
I've had a few wonderful meals at Leuca in Williamsburg recently because the in-laws spent a few weeks staying at the (very chic) hotel that houses the restaurant.
We had intended to go to a nearby French restaurant but our reservation was messed up so we retreated to reliable Leuca. I brought along this Pommard (thinking about the anticipated cuisine) and it was delicious. Bright cherries underpinned by an earthiness and a lavender lift. It has considerable depth and at eight years old is drinking beautifully right now.
9.0 doesn't give this wine enough credit. 9.5 is an honest rating. More of a modern Pommard, more fruit forward but a beautiful earthy and elegant finish. One of the more exciting new Burgundy wineries.
9.0 doesn't give this wine enough credit. 9.5 is an honest rating. More of a modern Pommard, more fruit forward but a beautiful earthy and elegant finish. One of the more exciting new Burgundy wineries.
Classic old world Burgundy- opened beautifully. Young yet, will be curious to taste it again a few years out and again further still. Lovely all the same.
Classic old world Burgundy- opened beautifully. Young yet, will be curious to taste it again a few years out and again further still. Lovely all the same.
Last btl. Not as sexy as previous btls. Oak seems more prominent/obtrusive, and a touch dried out on the palate. Nevertheless, quibbles. Solid red burg: spice, vanilla, red fruit, some va on the nose. On the palate: good acidity, wood spice, dessicating tannin overshadows the red fruit...slighty chalky and hot on the finish.
Last btl. Not as sexy as previous btls. Oak seems more prominent/obtrusive, and a touch dried out on the palate. Nevertheless, quibbles. Solid red burg: spice, vanilla, red fruit, some va on the nose. On the palate: good acidity, wood spice, dessicating tannin overshadows the red fruit...slighty chalky and hot on the finish.
Really tasty old world French pinot noir. Drank it with a rack of lamb and some bucatini with bacon and rabbit. Opened up nicely after decanting as the night went on. Would drink again.
Really tasty old world French pinot noir. Drank it with a rack of lamb and some bucatini with bacon and rabbit. Opened up nicely after decanting as the night went on. Would drink again.
Pommard, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
