2024, Domaine du Comte Armand, POMMARD, 1er Cru, 'Clos des Epeneaux', Monopole, Magnum (1500ml)

The 2024 Pommard Clos des Epeneaux 1er Cru was reduced to two lots in this vintage due to poor flowering. Completely de-stemmed this year, it has a very attractive nose with a mixture of red and black fruit, mint, fennel and light graphite scents. Good intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant, fluid tannins that render this a more curvy Clos des Epeneaux, a silver thread of acidity lending tension, quite peppery and symmetrical with a sustained finish. Good energy, this is a successful Clos des Epeneaux with the potential to age with grace.
93-95 Neal Martin, Vinous.

Just the blend tasted rather than individual components, as Paul was only able to make one and a half tanks. This is the blend including press wine. Not the deepest in colour, an attractive crimson to ruby robe. However, the bouquet is much lither than the Fremiets as the purity and class of Epeneneux come into play. The same is true on the palate, a very evenly spaced pure red fruit right across the piece, with a long and strikingly elegant, harmonious finish.
**** 91-94 Jasper Morris MW.

The flagship Clos des Épeneaux from Comte Armand boasts ripe blackberry and mulberry with an edge of bramble and a hint of earth. The texture has impressive structure and grip, leading to a long finish. Winemaker Paul Zinetti says that he kept the press wine separate to maintain purity. The result is elegant and sophisticated; it should drink well on release but will undoubtedly last a decade or more in the cellar.
93 Charles Curtis MW, Decanter.

Drinking window: 2029 - 2040