Pommard Grands Epenots 2012 - Domaine Pierre Morey

Pommard 1er Cru Grands Epenots 2012 — Domaine Pierre Morey

This Pommard 1er Cru Grands Epenots 2012 from Domaine Pierre Morey embodies a noble, structured and profoundly Burgundian expression of Pinot Noir from the Côte de Beaune. From one of Pommard’s most renowned Premier Crus, this wine combines the earthy power of the appellation, the finesse of red and black fruit, and the classical precision of Pierre Morey.

The wine opens with black cherry, Morello cherry, ripe raspberry, red plum, fine cassis, old rose, violet, fine spices, black tea, light liquorice, noble earth, delicate forest floor and fine leather. The 2012 vintage brings structure, freshness and depth, with an already interesting evolution while retaining fine ageing potential.

Terroir: Grands Epenots, controlled power and Pommard nobility

Grands Epenots is one of Pommard’s major climats, renowned for producing structured, profound wines capable of ageing with distinction. Its clay-limestone soils favour dense, earthy and long-lasting Pinot Noir, with a more assertive tannic frame than in neighbouring appellations.

At Pierre Morey, this power is always framed by a search for balance, precision and purity. The 2012 vintage reinforces freshness, poise and aromatic definition, giving a serious, elegant Pommard already nuanced by the first signs of evolution.

Tasting notes

Appearance: deep ruby with garnet reflections, bright and still well sustained, slowly evolving towards more brick-toned nuances depending on storage.

Nose: profound and refined, with black cherry, Morello cherry, ripe raspberry, red plum, fine cassis, old rose, violet, fine spices and black tea. With aeration, notes of noble earth, forest floor, fine leather, light cocoa, liquorice, sweet pepper and discreet truffle may appear.

Palate: broad, fresh and structured, with tannins still present but polished by evolution. Red and black fruit mingle with notes of fine earth, spice, delicate leather and forest floor. The finish is long, lightly saline, mineral and persistent, with an impression of depth and Burgundian nobility.

Expression of the 2012 vintage

The 2012 vintage in Burgundy produced Pinot Noirs often marked by concentration, freshness and structure, with fine aromatic intensity and serious ageing potential. In Pommard, this year highlights terroir depth, tannic presence and the freshness that balances the natural power of the appellation.

Today, this Pommard 1er Cru Grands Epenots 2012 from Domaine Pierre Morey is entering a beautiful phase of evolution. Measured aeration reveals notes of black fruit, forest floor, black tea, fine leather, discreet truffle and noble earth, while preserving the freshness and structure of the climat.