2008-04-08 09:00 |
IWC:
By Stephen Tanzer
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Issue #101, March/April 2002)
(Domaine du Courcel Pommard Grand Clos des Epenots) Saturated deep red-ruby color. Highly aromatic nose combines maraschino cherry, redcurrant, roast coffee and sweet oak scents; at once roasted and sappy. Superripe, highly concentrated and thick; an uncanny combination of velvety texture and excellent vinosity. This essence of Pommard offers great mouthcoating volume and outstanding persistence on the palate. Dusty, fine tannins saturate the palate. Certainly one of the Cote de Beaune stars of the vintage. 93 points |
2008-04-08 09:01 |
WA: The dark ruby-colored 1999 Pommard Grand Clos Des Epenots, from the estate's 8-hectare monopole, has fresh black fruit and sweet oak aromas. Loads of blackberries, cassis, and road tar flavors can be found in its deep, powerful, and muscular character. It has excellent concentration yet a rugged, tannic, firm personality. If the fruit gains the upper hand with final racking pre-bottling, this wine will ultimately merit an outstanding rating. If not, its structure could dominate. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2010.
Importer: Seagram Chateau and Estate Wines Company, New York, NY; tel; (212) 572-7725. |