2021 Domaine de Courcel Pommard 1er Cru "Grand Clos des Epenots", Burgundy FranceABOUT THIS WINE The 2021 "Grand Clos des Epenots" is a standout expression of Pommard's Premier Cru echelon, drawn from the heart of one of the appellations most revered sites. A monopole of Domaine de Courcel, Grand Clos des Epenots lies on deep clay limestone soils that impart both power and precision to the wine. The vintages cool, challenging growing season favored careful farming, resulting in small, intensely flavored berries and naturally

with holdings across some of the region’s most prized climats

and I invite you to come and visit me here

the wine is translucent and lifted—offering aromas of red currant

the wine is finished in stainless steel for 6 months before bottling

His wines project a careful complexity that is belied by their playful labels and Sylvain’s propensity to experiment through co-ferments and delayed releases if certain barrels take detours he does not expect

thanks to their roundness which gives them an impression of fatness

most concentrated style allowed under Vinea Wachau regulations

we craft estate grown Pinot Noir

after 5 – 7 years the aromas get more complex

nutty complexity over 10+ years

suitable for pairing with dishes such as roast duck

it ages extremely well and can be kept for many years before being tasted