Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Francois Gaunoux |
Label Name: | Pommard 1er les Grands Epenots |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pommard, Côte de Beaune (Burgundy) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 14-16°C |
Awards/Ratings
Burghound (Watson's listing) ~91/100 for 2021; positive tasting coverage in Burgundy Report; retailer tasting committee reported 94+/100 (ventealapropriete)
Tasting Note
Black cherry, plum and violet with earthy, peppery spice notes; medium-bodied, velvety texture, fine tannins and a long, precise finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, beef bourguignon, duck confit, veal, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso‑glazed salmon or aubergine, soy‑braised short ribs, bulgogi.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; 100% destemmed; traditional cuvaison ~20–25 days in temperature‑controlled stainless steel; aged ~16–18 months (primarily tank, minimal/no new oak); lightly filtered and bottled at the domaine.
Vineyard Info
Family estate (ca.10–12 ha) run by Claudine Gaunoux; Gaunoux family in Côte d’Or for centuries with holdings in Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, including premier-cru parcels.