Domaine Parent : Pommard 1er cru "Les Epenots" 2022

A great Burgundy wine combining complexity and elegance

The property

More than a dozen generations have succeeded each other on the lands of the Domaine Parent, each contributing to the building. In the 20th century, Jacques Parent brought a breath of modernity to the estate. Today, his daughters Anne and Catherine Parent closely ensure the perpetuation of this family heritage, thus devotedly following in their father's footsteps. Adept at organic and biodynamic viticulture, Domaine Parent aspires only to precisely express the balance between power and finesse and, of course, the unique essence of each climate. The result is wines that, due to their unique character, find their place on gastronomic tables alongside the great Burgundy wines.

The vineyard

Pommard 1er cru "Les Epenots" 2019 comes from the Domaine Parent vineyard, located in the Pommard 1er Cru appellation. There, old vines of 53 years of age rub shoulders with 26-year-old vines on a clay-limestone soil to reveal the sublime expression of Pinot Noir.

Vinification and aging

After manual harvesting carried out with the utmost care, the grapes are meticulously sorted on tables, one of which is vibrating. Subsequently, the bunches are destemmed and the berries macerate cold for 3 to 5 days. Temperature control, punching down and pumping over 2 to 3 times a day accompany the winemaking process. In total, the wine remains in the vat for 18 to 20 days. Then, the wine ages for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, 30 to 40% of which are new, before being bottled at the estate.

Blend

Pinot Noir (100%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Pommard 1er cru "Les Epenots" 2022 from Domaine Parent

Tasting

Color
Deep color, a sign of a beautiful concentration.

Nose
The intense nose opens with floral notes of violet, accompanied by aromas of red fruits such as cherry and morello cherry, offering a complex and refined bouquet.

Palate
On the palate, this wine reveals a fleshy and dense texture, carried by tannins of great finesse, both supple and elegant.