The 2015 Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens had to follow the superb Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot and perhaps as a consequence, felt a little disjointed and mean in comparison—even if there was a small reduction. There are attractive undergrowth, woodland scents permeating the black fruit, although I would have liked to see more vigor. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, moderate depth with good grip, although I find the oak a little out of sync towards the finish. Let's see how this performs once in bottle.