2022 Pommard, Clos des Epeneaux, Comte Armand
Cask sample. Smells sweeter-fruited than the Auxey-Duresses. Riper with both fresh and dried cherries. Wonderful pure fruit intensity on the mid palate, framed by firm, polished tannins. Generous fruit perfectly balanced by the definite structure. ~ (17) Julia Harding, JancisRobinson.com 1-15-2024
Background hints of wood can be found on the ripe and nicely fresh aromas of poached plum, black cherry and violet. The round, velvety and rich medium weight plus flavors possess fine mid-palate concentration before culminating in a youthfully austere, serious, compact and sneaky long finale. This potentially outstanding effort could use better depth so at least some patience should prove beneficial and 12 to 15 years would be better still. ~ (94) Allen Meadows, Burghound 4-10-2024
The 2022 Pommard Clos des Epeneaux 1er Cru was tasted from individual cuvées blended to make a representative final blend. This year, there is 8% vin de presse. It has a backward nose at first, demanding encouragement from the glass. There’s blackberry, raspberry and sea spray, and quite an elevated marine influence compared to recent vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins. Silky smooth in texture with fine delineation, very well-balanced with a touch of white pepper and clove on the finish. This is set to be a generous Clos des Epeneaux, slightly more opulent in style yet with ample freshness and tension. It will require 4-5 years in bottle. ~ (94) Neal Martin, Vinous 1-1-2024
Background hints of wood can be found on the ripe and nicely fresh aromas of poached plum, black cherry and violet. The round, velvety and rich medium weight plus flavors possess fine mid-palate concentration before culminating in a youthfully austere, serious, compact and sneaky long finale. This potentially outstanding effort could use better depth so at least some patience should prove beneficial and 12 to 15 years would be better still. ~ (94) Allen Meadows, Burghound 4-10-2024
The 2022 Pommard Clos des Epeneaux 1er Cru was tasted from individual cuvées blended to make a representative final blend. This year, there is 8% vin de presse. It has a backward nose at first, demanding encouragement from the glass. There’s blackberry, raspberry and sea spray, and quite an elevated marine influence compared to recent vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins. Silky smooth in texture with fine delineation, very well-balanced with a touch of white pepper and clove on the finish. This is set to be a generous Clos des Epeneaux, slightly more opulent in style yet with ample freshness and tension. It will require 4-5 years in bottle. ~ (94) Neal Martin, Vinous 1-1-2024
SKU: SK3555244-750
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Burgundy
PRODUCER : Comte Armand
FORMAT : 750ml
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Burgundy
PRODUCER : Comte Armand
FORMAT : 750ml