Comte Armand, Pommard Clos Epeneaux

Comte Armand, Pommard Clos Epeneaux(the 5+ ha Clos is composed of approximately 80% Petits Epenots and 20% Grands Epenots; the vine ages run from 18 to 75+ years of age). This is markedly reduced at present so I would strongly suggest decanting it if you are tempted to open a bottle young. Otherwise the supple, round and utterly delicious medium bodied flavors possess a sleek muscularity and solid intensity, all wrapped in a lingering finish that presently displays a hint of an edge

This should age very well

the wine instantly pops with smoke

showing power but no coarseness

black and blue fruits plus a lovely hint of violets that sit atop dusty

ripe vintage at Salon

and the tannins are full and structured

mocha and floral nuances and slow-building tobacco and leather elements

chopped almonds and oyster shells plus a waft of baker's yeast

This too displays a background trace of wood that highlights the very Vosne-style nose of spicy blue and black fruit aromas that dissolve into rich

Moderately saturated medium red

More than anything else

There is lovely complexity to the subtly spiced and distinctly earthy red currant and plum suffused nose