Domaine Launay Horiot, Pommard 'Les Perrières', 2023
This highly unique 2023 vintage French red Burgundy wine is a fresh, aromatically pure village-level Pinot Noir crafted from exceptionally old, 120-year-old ancient vines planted in 1902 within the Pommard appellation. Masterfully vinified by former fighter jet pilot Xavier Horiot at Domaine Launay-Horiot, this fully destemmed cuvée leans into a delicate \"new wave\" style, showcasing an inviting, bright bouquet of cranberry, wild strawberry, and subtle earthy spices. The palate is straightforward and medium-bodied, balancing light red fruit notes with paper-fine tannins and an energetic, stony mineral drive that makes it an easy-drinking expression perfect for early appreciation.