Rich and concentrated, the 2005 Pommard 1er Cru Les Fremiers unfurls in the glass with notes of plums and cassis mingled with raw cocoa, sweet spices and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, layered and muscular, with notable concentration and ample reserves of ripe, powdery tannin, it's one of the most structured, youthfully chewy wines in this tasting, despite its 15 years of age. Bouley notes that at this point in time, he was still using a must pump that crushed the grapes.