2023, Domaine du Comte Armand, POMMARD, 1er Cru, 'Clos des Epeneaux', MonopoleA gorgeous glowing purple. Heady but balanced and absolutely stunning. Paul Zinetti made up a trial blend using all four cuves and the press wine, with 50% new wood. He will maybe keep the wine in barrel for a full two years. So completely mouth filling yet with perfect balance, the tannins are fully ripe, there is the right degree of acidity, and an endlessly long finish. **** 93 95 Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy (2024). The 2023 Pommard Clos des

91 Allen Meadows

with velvety polished tannins

The fruit seems in some ways a little richer than the Charmes

this has tons of layers and waves of complexity

Once again

In Laurent’s time at Domaine Ponsot this could be a veritable hit or a slight miss

beautifully ripe tannins and a lively backbone

93 Geogina Hindle

open-knit and perhaps more approachable than others from the Domaine

perfumed fruits that dominate the palate giving vertical layers of freshness

really a very lovely nose drawing you in

a driving sensation and sense of intent with a hint of wood and spice on the finish