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Pommard Grand Clos des Epenots de Courcel 1999
HED91354
75 cl
13.5%
£198.00
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Based in the commune of Pommard, Domaine de Courcel is an 11-hectare property still owned and run by the founding family. The estate includes holdings in four Premier Cru sites, Les Rugiens, Les Frémiers, Les Croix Noires and Le Grand Clos des Épenots, where this release comes from. The vineyard is located on an east-facing slope composed of clay and limestone soils and is planted with vines averaging approximately 60 years of age. 1999 was a particularly good vintage for Pinot Noir, offering deep colours and rich, ripe black fruit of a unique purity.
94
Vinous
Remarkably youthful ruby-red color. Inviting nose combines black cherry, raspberry and menthol, plus a suggestion of fruits macerated in alcohol. Very rich and very ripe, with flavors of black raspberry, black cherry, roasted coffee and chocolate given definition by harmonious acidity. Offers compelling sweetness and fullness without any heaviness. The wine's serious dusty tannins could still use a few more years to resolve but it's already showing the personality to offer pleasure with some time in a decanter. Winemaker Yves Confuron noted that the only problem with Pommard is that it's normally austere when young. This one is developing splendidly.Stephen Tanzer1st March 2018
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