Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | De Courcel |
Label Name: | Pommard 1er Cru Epenots 2019 |
Vintage: | 2011 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pommard, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 15-17°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 92 (2014, 2011 vintage); Burghound 90–93 (2013); Vinous (Galloni) ~88 (listed for 2011)
Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry, cassis and plum with earth, tobacco, spice and dark chocolate notes. Firm, layered tannins, refreshing acidity and a long, savory finish with floral and mineral nuances.
Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, braised lamb, mushroom risotto, duck breast, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), beef rendang, soy-miso glazed eggplant, Sichuan-style beef.
Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; extended cold maceration with partial whole clusters; fermentations with careful extraction; aged ~18–24 months in French oak barrels (regular élevage).
Vineyard Info
Domaine de Courcel, family-owned for centuries (since 16th century), 11 ha in Pommard. Monopole Grand Clos des Épenots (~4.8–5 ha). Managed by the de Courcel family with oenologist Yves Confuron.