Domaine du Château de Meursault : Pommard 1er cru "Clos des Epenots" 2022

A powerful and velvety Pommard Premier Cru wine

The estate

In the heart of the Côte de Beaune, the Domaine du Château de Meursault is one of the legendary winemaking estates of Burgundy. Having borne witness to over 1,000 years of history, the Château de Meursault is a true jewel in Burgundy, now owned by the Halley family. The Château de Meursault oversees an exceptional vineyard in the Côte d'Or, extending across 65 hectares, from Puligny-Montrachet to Aloxe-Corton.

The vineyard

The Domaine du Château de Meursault oversees an exceptional vineyard in Burgundy, spread across 65 hectares, from Puligny-Montrachet to Aloxe-Corton.

The wine

The Premier Cru "Clos des Epenots" 2022 du Château de Meursault is a great Pommard wine that stems from 5 plots of vines planted between 1948 and 1978. The vineyard, facing east/south-west represents a total surface area of 3.6 hectares. Warm and well-drained, these soils located at the foot of a hillside on a slight slope, made up of red ferruginous and gravelly earth on ancient alluvium, which allows the grapes to ripen gradually.

Winemaking and ageing

The grapes were sorted by hand in order to keep only the best ones. A second optical sorting was carried out after destemming. The grapes were then vatted for 15 to 18 days. Pre-fermentation cold maceration then alcoholic fermentation accompanied by punching down and pumping over. The wine was aged for about 15 months in new barrels (30%) and in barrels of one to two wines (70%).

Blend

Pinot Noir (100%).

Characteristics and tasting tips for Pommard Premier Cru "Clos des Epenots" 2022

Tasting

Colour
Burgundy red wine has a beautiful ruby red colour.

Nose
The nose releases notes of red and black fruit, like cherry.

Palate
Lively and velvety, the palate harmoniously mingles texture, powerfulness and balance.

Storage

This Burgundy wine can be laid down until 2037 to unveil all its aromatic palette.

To serve

To best appreciate all the potential of this great Burgundy red wine, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 15 and 17°C inclusive.

Food and wine pairing

This Pommard Premier Cru pairs with gourmet dishes such as a gratin Dauphinois, green Puy lentils or stewed meats, not to mention hard cheeses like Comté.