The Dublere 2006 Pommard Les Poutures is from a site geographically unrelated to the similar sounding "Pitures" of Volnay, but rather located immediately south of the village of Pommard. This happens to have been the only wine Pethel chaptalized this year, and he chose not to renew the contract on the grapes after this vintage. Saline beef bouillon aromas and flavors offer a typical expression of this commune and the relative lightness of color and sense of lift are very much of the vintage. This is quite expansive in the mouth even if not especially emphatic, and should prove very useful over the next 3-4 years. For more details on the domaine of North Carolina ex-pat Blair Pethel, please consult my report on his 2006 vintage whites in issue 180. A Becky Wasserman Selection (various importers), Le Serbet; fax 011- 333-80-24-29-70; also imported by Pas Mal Selections, New York, NY; tel. (201) 567 2028 and Schneider’s of Capital Hill, Washington, DC tel. (202) 543 9300