Courcel Pommard Grand Clos Des Epenots 1er Cru 2015 (750ML)

94 WS / 93 BH / 93 VM / 18 JR

A dense, well-structured style, yet with ample black cherry, blackberry, violet and iron flavors for balance. This red unfolds nicely, leaving a complex finish that introduces an accent of bittersweet chocolate. Excellent length. Best from 2022 through 2040. 200 cases imported.–BS - Wine Spectator

Note: from an enormous 4.92 ha parcel with vines ranging from 50 to 65 years of age
Tasting note: Super ripe liqueur-like yet still reasonably fresh aromas of plum, cassis, earth and a broad array of spice elements precede the massively concentrated flavors that are almost imposingly powerful. The finish drenches the palate with dry extract and this is quite simply lavishly opulent. What is perhaps more remarkable still is how a wine that is so firmly structured can at the same time be approachable. This is riper than I prefer but there is no denying that it's certainly impressive. Outstanding – Allen Meadows - Burghound

Deep ruby-red color. Darker and more brooding on the nose than the Frémiers, offering aromas of blackberry, kirsch and licorice complicated by subtle suggestions of spices, flowers and minerals. A step up in concentration on the palate too, but with an element of saline minerality giving the wine a light touch. A bit more delineated than the Rugiens; in fact today this wine makes the Rugiens seem almost monolithic by comparison. Finishes with very fine-grained tannins and lovely mounting lift. For all its intensity, this wine gives a weightless impression--and really calls for food. This lovely Pommard has a long life ahead of it. - Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator

Cask sample. Medicinal, iodine type of nose. Very firm and powerful - lots of tannin and primary fruit and exotic oak spice. Retains a silkiness despite the weight and substance. Potent, strong, lengthy. (RH) Jancisrobinson.com