**2013 Louis Jadot Pommard Rugiens [Pinot Noir]**


The 2013 Louis Jadot Pommard Rugiens is a Pinot Noir from the renowned Burgundy region in France, specifically the Cote de Beaune sub-region, within the Pommard appellation and Les Rugiens sub-appellation. This wine, produced by Louis Jadot, is a red wine with a 13.0% alcohol content, sealed with a traditional cork closure.

According to *Burghound*, the wine has "strong aromas of menthol and wood" that "push the cool red berry fruit aromas to the background." The tasting note highlights the wine's minerality and its "well-delineated, sleek and powerful flavors" which contribute to its depth, though the reviewer notes a slightly "dusty and edgy finish." *Burghound* advises allowing the wine a few more years to develop before drinking, suggesting a timeline of 2019 onwards. The wine received a score of 90 points.

*Robert Parker's Wine Advocate* gave the wine a slightly higher score of 91 points. Neal Martin describes the 2013 Pommard 1er Cru les Rugiens as the "most complex and floral of Jadot's Pommards" for that year, comparing its style to that of Volnay. The palate is noted for being medium-bodied with "fine supple tannins, a keen line of acidity and a dash of spice toward the finish," which adds commendable lift to the wine. Martin concludes his review with a succinct "Fine."

*Vinous* provided the highest score of 92 points, with the review describing the wine as having "perfumed aromas of redcurrant, red cherry, iron and rose petal." The wine is noted for its "silky and intense" texture, along with "minty reserve to the red fruit and mineral flavors." The integrated acidity is praised for providing clarity to the palate, and while the wine remains "youthfully tight," it is not overly hard. The finish is characterized by "serious dusty tannins and subtle lingering perfume and lift."

Overall, the 2013 Louis Jadot Pommard Rugiens has received positive reviews, with *Vinous* particularly highlighting its complexity and aromatic profile. While *Burghound* points out the need for further aging, the consensus among reviewers is that this is a wine with significant potential and commendable qualities.