Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epeneaux 2020 — Domaine du Comte Armand

Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epeneaux 2020 — Domaine Comte Armand

This Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epeneaux 2020 from Domaine Comte Armand embodies a noble, profound and masterfully structured expression of Pinot Noir from the Côte de Beaune. From one of Burgundy’s most emblematic monopoles, this wine combines the natural power of Pommard, terroir precision and the depth of a great vintage: black cherry, Morello cherry, blackberry, ripe raspberry, red plum, fine cassis, old rose, violet, fine spices, black tea, light liquorice, noble earth, delicate forest floor, fine leather and a long mineral finish.

Domaine Comte Armand is inseparable from Clos des Epeneaux, a great historic monopole located in the heart of Pommard. This cuvée is distinguished by its depth, tannic structure and remarkable ageing capacity, while retaining textural elegance and aromatic precision that place it among the major references of the appellation. The 2020 vintage, ripe, dense and perfectly balanced, gives here a powerful, precise and still very youthful wine, destined for long evolution.

Terroir: Clos des Epeneaux, historic monopole and Pommard depth

Clos des Epeneaux is one of the great historic terroirs of Pommard. This monopole of Domaine Comte Armand brings together clay-limestone, marl and stony soils that produce profound, structured and long-lasting Pinot Noirs. The climat expresses the classical power of Pommard, but with a fine grain, freshness and precision that allow it to evolve beautifully over several decades.

In Clos des Epeneaux, structure is not merely a question of power: it is accompanied by great aromatic definition, a mineral frame and a balance that gives the wine its nobility. In 2020, the ripeness of the vintage reinforces density, depth and fruit brilliance, while the terroir preserves tension, poise and ageing potential.

Tasting notes

Appearance: deep ruby with garnet and purple reflections, bright, dense and still very sustained. The colour reflects the concentration of the 2020 vintage, the depth of Pinot Noir and a very slow evolution towards more spicy, floral and tertiary nuances.

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

Palate: broad, dense, fresh and powerfully structured, with ripe fruit carried by a firm, fine and persistent tannic architecture. Flavours of black cherry, Morello cherry, blackberry, raspberry, cassis, red plum, rose, violet, fine spices, black tea, fine earth and delicate leather unfold with depth and precision. The finish is long, lightly saline, mineral and spicy, with an impression of controlled power, verticality and great Burgundian nobility.

Expression of the 2020 vintage

The 2020 vintage in Burgundy produced Pinot Noirs of depth, concentration and great aromatic intensity, while preserving remarkable freshness in the finest terroirs. In Pommard, this year can produce powerful, structured and highly complete wines, capable of long ageing thanks to dense substance and ripe tannins.

Today, this Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epeneaux 2020 from Domaine Comte Armand remains very young in its evolution and ideally deserves extended cellaring. After measured aeration, it can already impress through its depth, fruit purity and structure. With time, it will gain nuances of forest floor, black tea, fine leather, discreet truffle, melted spices, noble earth and smoky notes, while preserving the controlled power and length of Clos des Epeneaux.