The 2011 Pommard 1er Cru Les Clos des Boucherottes shows a little more cohesion than the Les Fremiers, with earthy black fruit that is a little green around the edges. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins. It is quite simple for a premier cru and needs more flesh and depth on the attenuated finish. These bottles were opened following my tasting through the domaine-s 2012s. I have to be honest, it was one of those awkward situations where I liked the proprietor immensely and appreciated his passion and commitment. But I was looking for a convincing argument that these wines shook off their curmudgeonly youth and turned from caterpillars into butterflies with age. That was not so. Basically, the aromatics built anticipation because they were attractive, yet the palate rarely measured up.