Pommard
1er Cru Epenots
After a cold and dry start to the year, temperatures rose quickly at the end of March, triggering a rapid resumption of the growing cycle. A few morning frosts impacted part of the vineyard at the end of April but without major damage. The flowering period takes place in a few days at the beginning of June in superb weather. The summer is hot and sunny but delivers some welcome storm rain to help the plant enter the veraison stage. The harvest takes place at the beginning of September with ideal weather and impeccable health quality of the grapes.
Vineyard
The terroir, big enough for the village of Pommard, was set up by the monks from Cîteaux. Next to Beaune, it grows on clayey and limestone soils with a low slope. In this context, the ripe grapes expresse power, with a rustic touch when it is young. It's a worth keeping terroir. The grapes are purchased in the part of Les Grands Epenots.
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : Calcareous clay
Vinification
100% Pinot Noir
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are carefully sorted in order to keep only the healthy grapes at an optimal ripeness.
80 % destemmed grapes, 20% whole berries
Finning: no
Filtration : yes
Alcoholic fermentation in open vats: 17 days
17 months (with 3 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (30% new oak)
13,5% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
Pinot noir with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, pepper, a solid but delicate structure. It is considered as the softest of the A.O.C. Pommard.
Food pairings
Ideal with red meat such as beef, game animals or game birds and strong cheeses.
temperature
17-19°C
