Comte Armand Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epeneaux 2007 750ml

Good full, bright red. Complex, sweet aromas of cherry, redcurrant, spices and minerals. Suave, broad and deep, with noteworthy complexity and solid backbone to the flavors of red fruits and minerals. There’s a medicinal reserve here that leavens the impression of sweetness. Finishes lush, smooth and long, with a fine dusting of tannins. Leroux compares this wine to the estate’s 1999, which he described as “unusually approachable now,” and suggests that the young 2007 may always be good to drink.

• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy
• Appellation: Cote De Beaune
• Sub Appellation: Pommard
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world’s most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means ‘black pine’ in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.