Region Côte de Beaune
Village Pommard
Appellation Pommard Premier Cru
Grape variety Pinot Noir
The Vine
Average vine age 30 years
Soil Clay and limestone
Average yield 40 hl/ha
Harvest Hand picked
Description
The village of Pommard is comfortably sandwiched between the town of Beaune and the village of Volnay. In contrast to the wines of its close neighbours, those of Pommard tend to be fuller, more tannic and expansive in the mouth, similar to those of the Côte de Nuits. This area was named "Epenots", coming from "épine" (thorn or prickle), as a result of the natural vegetation of the area which was bush-like and thorny. The "Epenots" is solid and firm in its youth and needs time to mature and mellow out before revealing its full glory.
Vinification & Ageing
Fermentation
Traditional in open vats
Ageing
10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 35% new
Barrels
Louis Latour cooperage, french oak, medium toasted
Wine tasting
Tasting Note
With a ruby color, our Pommard 1er Cru "Epenots" 2021 presents a nose with roasted notes accompanied by blackcurrant and mocha scents. Its mouth is suave revealing aromas of blackcurrant and liquorice. A very elegant wine.
Food Pairing
Duck confit - beef "Bourguignon" - mature cheeses
Press review
Pommard 1er Cru "Epenots" 2021 - Wine Spectator