Aromas of plums, orange oil, smoke and spices (that are a touch more overtly oak-inflected than immediately preceding vintages) introduce the 2001 Pommard 1er Cru Les Fremiers, a medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy wine with a sumptuous attack, racy acids and powdery tannins that assert themselves on the finish, reminding us that this year was marked by hail.

Fruit-driven and ripe, with blackberries and cherries, and lovely violet scents. Medium-bodied, and delicious oak-infused mocha and chocolate. Lingering finish turns tannic on the aftertaste. Best from 2005 through 2010. -PM