Pommard Grands Epenots - 2018
Domaine Michel Gaunoux
4.1 / 5.0
- Region
- France » Burgundy » Côte d'Or » Côte de Beaune » Pommard AOC
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Domaine Michel Gaunoux
- Vintage
- 2018
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Alcohol
- 13.5
- Sugar
- 0.2
- PriceLast known price excluding delivery (unknown date)
- 4900 UAH
- Cellar
- not available
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Ratings
4.1 / 5.0·
Despite a warm vintage and being 6 years old, this Grands Epenots remains restrained, reflecting the winemaker's austere style. It starts with earth, spices, and night flowers, later revealing a perfumed, alluring bouquet. On the palate, it's serious with good backbone and balance, thanks to good acidity. The finish combines animal farm, earth, and red fruits. Delicious but needs more time in the bottle.
Wine #2 on Burgundy 103: Côte de Beaune event.
Domaine Michel Gaunoux
At a glance
- Heritage and Terroir: Domaine Michel Gaunoux boasts a rich lineage in winemaking within Burgundy's prestigious Pommard region, managing vineyards across multiple appellations with a focus on expressing the nuanced terroir of each site.
- Traditional Winemaking: Adherence to traditional practices, including low yields, no pesticide use, and minimal new oak, highlights the domaine's commitment to producing Pinot Noirs of exceptional quality and aging potential.
- Accessible Excellence: Despite the domaine's storied legacy and the complexity of its wines, Michel Gaunoux remains dedicated to offering wines that are not only profound and evocative but also represent great value, ensuring they are within reach of a broader audience.
Domaine Michel Gaunoux, entrenched in the heart of Pommard, Burgundy, epitomizes the quintessence of Pinot Noir through a legacy that intertwines tradition with the meticulous stewardship of its vineyards. The domaine, with roots deeply embedded in the Côte d'Or for centuries, commands respect for its adherence to time-honoured winemaking practices, underpinned by a philosophy of minimal intervention. Jean-Michel Gaunoux, steering the domaine into the modern era, cultivates prime parcels across Meursault, Pommard, Puligny-Montrachet, and Volnay, including esteemed Premier Cru sites in Meursault. His approach, focusing on green harvesting for low yields and eschewing pesticides in vineyard management, underscores a commitment to expressing the purest essence of terroir.
The wines of Domaine Michel Gaunoux are lauded for their profound complexity and remarkable ageing potential, a testament to Jean-Michel's dedication to traditional vinification methods. With a restrained use of new oak and a firm stance against filtering and fining, these wines encapsulate the rich tapestry of Burgundy's soils, marrying dark earthy fruit notes with fresh minerality and an elegant length. Despite their storied quality and depth, Gaunoux's offerings remain accessible, offering exceptional value. This paradox of ultra-traditional winemaking yielding wines of unmatched grace, yet flying under the radar, positions Domaine Michel Gaunoux as a treasure trove for connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts alike.