COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Domaine des Epeneaux
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2018 Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epeneaux is a red wine from Domaine des Epeneaux, a historic estate in Burgundy's Pommard appellation. The wine originates from the Clos des Epeneaux, a significant monopole vineyard with vines ranging from 30 to over 100 years old. The Comte Armand family has owned the estate since 1828, focusing on expressing the terroir through biodynamic and organic farming. The 2018 vintage was marked by warm, sunny conditions, contributing to ripe fruit and structured wines.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€100
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
17-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard is a monopole, meaning it's owned by a single producer.
Fact 02
Some vines in the Clos des Epeneaux are over 100 years old.
Fact 03
The 2018 vintage was so ripe, some noted a Syrah-like character.
Fact 04
The estate has been family-owned since 1828.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the 2018 Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epeneaux involves 100% destemming of the Pinot Noir grapes, with fermentation initiated by indigenous yeasts. Extraction of tannins is carefully managed to develop a refined texture. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in French oak barrels for 18 to 24 months, with a portion (around 30-33%) being new oak. Harvests are performed manually with meticulous grape selection.
