Creation Vinium

Pommard 1er Cru
"Epenots"

  • RegionCôte de Beaune
  • VillagePommard
  • AppellationPommard Premier Cru
  • Grape varietyPinot Noir
The Vine
  • Average vine age 30 years
  • SoilClay and limestone
  • Average yield40 hl/ha
  • HarvestHand picked
Wine tips
  • Cellaring Potential7-10 years
  • Serving temperature 15-17°
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
    Delicious aromas of cherry ending in a nice liquorice note. The wine is powerful and suave. Tasted August 2008.
  • Food Pairing
    Duck confit - beef "Bourguignon" - mature cheeses
Press review
  • Pommard 1er Cru "Les Epenots” 2006 - Burghound.com - April 2008 - 89/100


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