The village of Pommard is comfortably sandwiched between the town of Beaune and the village of Volnay. In contrast to the wines of its close neighbours, those of Pommard tend to be fuller, more tannic and expansive in the mouth, similar to those of the Côte de Nuits. This area was named Epenots, coming from epine (thorn or prickle), as a result of the natural vegetation of the area which was bush-like and thorny. The Epenots is solid and firm in its youth and needs time to mature and mellow out before revealing its full glory.

Duck confit - beef Bourguignon - mature cheeses

Average vine age 30 years
Soil Clay and limestone
Average yield 40 hl/ha
Harvest Hand picked

The Pommard Epenots 2015, has an intense and dark ruby colour delivering a discrete nose of undergrowth and cherry. The mouth is long, with exquisite notes of mocha.

Fermentation Traditional in open vats
Ageing 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 35% new
Barrels Louis Latour cooperage, french oak, medium toasted