Clos des Epenots
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast, beef bourguignon, or slow-cooked wild boar.
✨ Technical Specifications
Pommard is legendary for producing some of the most powerful, structured, and long-lived red wines in the Côte de Beaune, and the Premier Cru 'Clos des Epenots' stands at the pinnacle of this reputation. Situated on a gentle slope with iron-rich, clay-limestone soils, this exceptional climat yields Pinot Noir of remarkable depth and muscularity. Château de Meursault meticulously crafts this wine from their prized parcels within the Clos, utilizing traditional Burgundian vinification techniques and aging the wine in French oak barrels. Historically, the name 'Epenots' refers to the thorns (épines) that once covered the area before it was cleared for vines in medieval times. The resulting wine is a masterclass in balance, marrying intense dark fruit aromas with earthy undertones, robust tannins, and a refined, elegant finish that develops beautifully over time.
🍾 About the Producer
Tracing its origins back to the 11th century when it was established by Robert I, Duke of Burgundy, Château de Meursault stands as one of the most iconic and historic estates in the Côte de Beaune. Owned by the Halley family since 2012, the property spans over 65 hectares of prime vineyards across legendary appellations ranging from Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault to Volnay, Pommard, and Corton. The estate practices precise, parcel-by-parcel viticulture, aging its creations within magnificent vaulted cellars that date from the 12th to the 16th centuries. Château de Meursault is celebrated worldwide for its opulent, mineral-laced Chardonnay expressions such as Clos du Château and Clos des Grands Charrons, alongside refined, structured Pinot Noirs from top premier crus like Volnay Clos des Chênes and Pommard Clos des Épenots.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-13.5%