2018 Domaine Ballot-Millot Pommard Charmots

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JM 92 BH 90
JM 92

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, February 2020

Charles Ballot often uses 30 to 50% whole bunch for Les Charmots but not in 2018. Three small plots make 6 barrels in a normal year, from a fine selection of pinot with some age (50 to 65 years). Medium deep purple, with...
BH 90

Burghound, April 2020

This is aromatically quite similar to the Santenots though the partial whole cluster vinification adds a floral top note. There is equally good volume to the medium-bodied flavors though not quite the same vibrancy on the...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Pinot Noir
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Beaune
Appellation Pommard
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2018 Ballot-Millot Pommard Charmots is a Pinot Noir from the renowned Burgundy region in France, specifically the Cote de Beaune sub-region in the Pommard appellation. Produced by Domaine Ballot-Millot, this red wine features a 13.5% alcohol content and is sealed with a traditional cork closure.

Jasper Morris, a reputable reviewer from Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, awarded this wine a commendable score of 92. In his review dated February 1, 2020, Morris noted that although Charles Ballot, the winemaker, often uses 30 to 50% whole bunch for Les Charmots, this was not the case for the 2018 vintage. The wine is crafted from three small plots, which typically yield six barrels in a regular year, and the vines used are aged between 50 to 65 years. Morris describes the wine as "Medium deep purple, with some elegance to the nose and a bit more weight of fruit than the Volnay Santenots." He praises its "delicious perfume with some cherry notes" and mentions a "very slight bitterness" that adds complexity. He also highlights the strategic early picking of the grapes, which he sees as a wise decision.

Burghound, another respected reviewer, gave the wine a score of 90 in a review dated April 1, 2020. They compare it to the Santenots, noting it is "aromatically quite similar" but with the addition of a "floral top note" due to partial whole cluster vinification. The review commends the "equally good volume to the medium-bodied flavors," although it remarks that it lacks the same level of vibrancy as the Santenots. The finish is described as "textured, complex and ever-so-mildly rustic" with a hint of bitter pit fruit emerging.

Overall, the 2018 Ballot-Millot Pommard Charmots is characterized by its balanced complexity and notable elegance, with highlights of cherry notes and a slight bitterness that adds depth. It is a well-regarded Pinot Noir that reflects the quality and craftsmanship typical of Burgundy wines.