Domaine de Courcel is one of the historic great estates of Pommard, having remained in the same family for over 400 years. Among its exceptional Premier Cru holdings is Le Grand Clos des Epenots, one of Pommard's most celebrated vineyards, renowned for producing wines of remarkable depth, elegance and longevity. Combining traditional winemaking with meticulous vineyard management and low yields, the domaine produces beautifully structured, ageworthy Pinot Noir, with rich dark fruit, fine tannins and complex earthy and spicy notes. Le Grand Clos des Epenots is widely regarded as one of the finest expressions of Pommard, combining the appellation's characteristic power with impressive finesse and refinement.

"This is very Pommard in character with a pungently earthy nose featuring underbrush, cassis, blueberry and raspberry aromas that are perhaps not quite as ripe as those of the Fremiers precede rich, full and mildly rustic big-bodied flavors of both muscle and power that coat the mouth on the long finish. There is a lot of dry extract here and the significant tannins are completely buffered. This is a serious Epenots built to age. Outstanding.  Drink 2016+"  Allen Meadows, Burghound