Domaine du Comte Armand Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epeneaux 2020
Domaine du Comte Armand
Clos des Epeneaux is a monopole — one of Burgundy's rarest single-owner premier cru vineyards. The 2020 vintage shows the warmth of the year but retains the tension and structure that make Pommard compelling. This is Pinot Noir shaped by a very specific piece of earth, and it shows.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Dark cherry and violet lead with striking intensity, layered over earthy forest floor and cedar. A subtle gamey note adds complexity, while a hint of mint provides unexpected freshness.
Palate
Structured and powerful for Pommard, yet elegant. Blackcurrant and cherry dominate, framed by fine-grained tannins and woody oak spice. Mid-palate reveals floral rose character and a toasted quality from judicious barrel aging. There is genuine depth here.
Finish
Long and savory, with cedar and blackcurrant persisting, a whisper of violet, and a mineral backbone that recalls the limestone beneath the vineyard.
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Blend
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Vineyards
- Clos des Epeneaux (monopole), Pommard 1er Cru
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Roasted squab with black truffle jus
The Comte Armand family has held the Clos des Epeneaux — a walled 12.5-acre monopole in the heart of Pommard — since 1826, and the domaine has been farmed biodynamically since 2005 under the direction of Paul Zinetti.
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