2023 Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epeneaux, Comte Armand

2023 Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epeneaux, Comte Armand

This is an important vineyard both in terms of its size (5.23 hectares) and its historical stock of 100+ year old vines. The concentration here, in 2023, is exquisite. It is another great example of the Clos and one of the finest we have tasted - another chance for Paul Zinetti, régisseur, to rewrite the old trope that Pommard is muscular and rustic only. Instead this is powerful, svelte, profound, and intense. It is truly one of the greatest vineyards of the Côte de Beaune.

Critic score
93.5/100 info
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Case, 3 Magnums
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£690.00
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£230.00

Wine details

  • Region & country
    France
  • Grape
    Pinot Noir
  • Maturity
    Young 2029 - 2047info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Magnum (150cl.)
  • Classification
    Premier Cru

Tasting notes

The 2023 Pommard Clos des Epeneaux 1er Cru was tasted as separate lots as well as the final cuvée assembled in proportion. It represents a normal yield of around 34hl/ha and was matured in 50% new oak. The 2023 has a very attractive and well-defined bouquet with pure raspberry, wild strawberry and pressed iris flower. A little fleshier than expected, the palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. It is not the most complex Clos des Epeneaux I have ever tasted, but it boasts tension, structure and a nice touch of sour cherry on the aftertaste. This deserves three or four years in bottle.

Neal Martin, vinous.com (January 2025)
(92—94)/100

A gorgeous glowing purple. Heady but balanced and absolutely stunning. Paul Zinetti made up a trial blend using all four cuvees and the press wine, with 50% new wood. He will maybe keep the wine in barrel for a full two years. So completely mouthfilling yet with perfect balance, the tannins are fully ripe, there is the right degree of acidity, and an endlessly long finish. It can cope with its 14.2% alcohol. Drink from 2032-2040. Tasted Nov 2024.

Jasper Morris (January 2025)
93—95/100

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