Pommard, Clos des Epenots, 1er Cru, 2021
Fine precision on the nose. More sweetness here, juicy with plenty of blood orange, wild strawberry and plum, sweet tannins, then a touch of orange peel on the finish. This has lovely sense of charm and succulent power. A crackling, layered yet elegant Pommard that highlights the success this appellation has been having in recent years. One of the great Pommard climats producing wines of great finesse and longevity. The vines were planted between 1948 and 1978 and the soils here are well-draining.
critic reviews
The 2021 Pommard Clos des Epenots 1er Cru feels muddled on the nose, missing the delineation of Camus-Brochon's Clos des Arvelets, tomato vine and light earthy red fruit. It becomes a little spirituous with time. The palate is medium-bodied with rounded tannins that lend a soft texture. It is an easygoing Pommard, a bit generic in style although hats off to the purity of fruit that finally comes through on the finish. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.