# Pommard Premier Cru Les Epenots (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine Parent
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €133
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, ripe fruit, black plum, black cherry, red cherry, vanilla, cedar, cloves, mushroom, leather, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Domaine Parent Pommard Premier Cru Les Epenots 2022 is a 100% Pinot Noir from the esteemed Pommard appellation in Burgundy. The Parent family's winemaking legacy spans over two centuries, with the current generation committed to organic and biodynamic viticulture. The Les Epenots vineyard, a Premier Cru site, is known for producing wines that reflect the powerful character of Pommard. The 2022 vintage was influenced by a warm, dry season balanced by June rains, contributing to ripe fruit and freshness in the final wine.

## Interesting facts

- Estate has a historical connection to Thomas Jefferson.
- Run by the 12th generation of the Parent family.
- Pioneers in bottling their own estate wines.
- Certified organic and biodynamic farming practices.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus to full body and firm tannins are well-suited to complement the richness and protein of red meats and game. Its inherent fruitiness and acidity can cut through richer sauces and provide balance to savory dishes, while earthy notes in the wine can harmonize with mushrooms and herbs.

## Wine making process

Domaine Parent employs a meticulous winemaking process for their Pommard Premier Cru Les Epenots. Following a manual harvest and rigorous sorting, the grapes undergo a cold soak maceration for three to five days. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled vats with daily punch downs and pump overs over an 18 to 20-day period, utilizing 40% whole bunches. The wine is then aged for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, with 50% new oak, before bottling.