A pretty and very fresh nose is composed of both red and dark berries, earth and a discreet hint of the sauvage. There is a sleek, even polished mouth feel to the very supple middle weight flavors that deliver acceptable depth and length.

There is good energy and detail to the middle weight flavors that culminate in a slightly drying and austere finish.

The 2011 Pommard Village has a light, quite simple bouquet that is reminiscent of a Bandol in a peculiar way. The palate is fleshy and ripe, perhaps a little over-macerated on the skins but it is harmonious and silky smooth toward the sensual finish with plenty of dark plum and cassis notes to savor. This is a modern, well-crafted Pommard. Drink now-2016. Albert Morot was a negociant for its first seven decades until they acquired a parcel of vines in 1890. The gloriously named Geoffrey Choppin de Janvry has been responsible for the wines since 2000, when his aunt (great-granddaughter of Albert Morot), Francoise Choppin, retired. Henceforth, they have concentrated on domaine-bottled wines. Traditionally they held back on the level of new oak, although this has crept up in recent vintages as well as longer elevage. Fruit is handpicked, bunches totally de-stemmed, and bottling done without fining or filtration. This was a solid set of 2011s with the exception of an under-performing Beaune Toussaints. Otherwise, the wines exhibited judicious winemaking, clean, fresh fruit, and poised finishes. While they did not elicit superlatives this time, I suspect that more benevolent vintages such as 2009 or 2010 may be worth investigating. For now, these 2011s represent fine Pinot Noirs that deserves another 12 to 18 months in bottle. Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083 and through Berry Brothers & Rudd (UK)

A very pretty nose of ripe dark berry fruit aromas displays top notes of violets and spice along with lower register earth nuances. There is a rich and velvety texture to the solidly voluminous middle weight flavors that possess plenty of dry extract that helps to buffer the firm finish. This isn't especially complex but there is good balance and length plus this may very well develop more depth with a few years of bottle age.

A tightly woven style, boasting cherry, raspberry and earth notes. A broad swath of assertive, dense tannins guards the finish. Opens up with air. Best from 2014 through 2022. 25 cases imported.??–BS??Region: France / Burgundy / Pommard Select to Add