This uber-classic

The rich and velvety medium-bodied flavors possess a mouthfeel that is much like those of the Clos du Chapeau in that it’s borderline creamy while delivering fine depth and length on the ever-so-mildly warm finale

but it will be even more exciting from 2019

darker fruit

Philippe Pacalet, Pommard Arvelets Vintage:2017 This uber-classicA brooding and reticent nose requires aggressive swirling to liberate the somber aromas of newly turned earth, humus, violet and the sauvage. There is excellent punch to the well delineated medium weight flavors that brim with minerality on the moderately austere and tightly coiled finish. This is very Arvelets in character and in particular you can sense the higher elevation. (90 92) 2029+