Domaine du Comte Armand Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Épeneaux Monopole 2002

Domaine du Comte Armand Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Épeneaux 2002 is a mature and deeply characterful Burgundy from one of Pommard’s most celebrated vineyards. Produced from Pinot Noir grown in the historic Clos des Épeneaux monopole, it combines the appellation’s natural structure with the finesse and balance of the acclaimed 2002 vintage. After more than two decades of bottle age, it offers a refined expression of classic Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir.

Tasting Notes
The wine shows a mature ruby colour with garnet hues. Its bouquet is layered and expressive, opening with ripe cherries and red berries before revealing notes of leather, forest floor, tobacco, dried flowers and delicate spices. With time in the glass, earthy nuances, iron-rich minerality and further savoury complexity emerge. On the palate, it is silky and composed, balancing mature fruit with refreshing acidity and finely integrated tannins. The Clos des Épeneaux displays the powerful, structured character associated with Pommard, yet the 2002 vintage brings considerable elegance and harmony. Its long, persistent finish carries lingering red fruit, earth and mineral notes. This is a mature wine that should be enjoyed now, although well-stored bottles may continue to develop savoury complexity in the short term.

Production
Clos des Épeneaux is a historic Premier Cru monopole in Pommard, situated on clay-limestone soils that help give the wine both depth and mineral definition. Pinot Noir is harvested by hand and carefully selected before fermentation, with the fruit then traditionally vinified and matured in oak to develop structure without obscuring the vineyard’s character. The extended ageing of this 2002 vintage has allowed its fruit, tannins and oak influence to integrate into a seamless, complex whole.

Food & Serving
Serve at approximately 16–18°C after allowing the bottle to come gently to temperature. Decanting for around 30–60 minutes can help open the wine, although older bottles should be handled carefully and tasted regularly to preserve their delicate aromas. Its mature profile pairs beautifully with roast duck, game birds, beef bourguignon, veal, mushroom dishes and richly flavoured poultry. Mildly aged cheeses also make an excellent match.

Producer
Domaine du Comte Armand is one of Pommard’s historic and most respected domaines, with Clos des Épeneaux at the centre of its identity for generations. The estate’s exclusive ownership of this renowned Premier Cru parcel makes it one of Burgundy’s defining monopole properties. Comte Armand is particularly valued for producing Pommard wines that combine structure, longevity and terroir expression, and this 2002 bottling illustrates how gracefully the domaine’s wines can evolve with age.

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