In Bond Fine Wine. 2016 Comte Armand Pommard Clos des Epeneaux, Pommard, Burgundy, France. 1er Cru • Red Burgundy in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 94/100 (NM). Drinking window: 2021–2042. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Neal Martin (NM) — 94/100 · Vinous.com, 2026-11-01 · Drink 2025-2042
The 2016 Pommard Clos des Epeneaux 1er Cru, which was affected by frost that season, has a fragrant and well-defined nose with potpourri, dried blood and ferrous notes infusing the red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a lush opening, dark berry fruit mixing with cola and brown spices. Well balanced with a decent backbone, this Clos des Epeneaux clearly benefitted from that year's Indian su…
Neal Martin (NM) — 94/100 · Vinous.com, 2018-01-01 · Drink 2021-2040
The 2016 Pommard Clos des Epeneaux 1er Cru has a classic, undergrowth infused bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit, hints of stewed black tea emerging with time, tobacco and rose petal. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin, succulent and juicy with a fleshy, almost Volnay-like finish that is very appealing. This is a well crafted and comparatively approachable Pommard. Tasted b…