# Pommard Premier Cru Les Epenots (2022)

- **Producer:** Philippe Pacalet
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €225
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, black plum, raspberry, black cherry, cloves, vanilla, earth, leather, mushroom

## About this wine

The Pommard Premier Cru Les Epenots 2022 from Philippe Pacalet is a red wine from Burgundy, France, made from 100% Pinot Noir. Philippe Pacalet, a winemaker with a deep family history in the region, is known for his commitment to organic viticulture and natural winemaking practices. He works with grower families, utilizing hand-harvested grapes. This specific wine comes from the Les Epenots Premier Cru vineyard, characterized by its clay soil composition. The 2022 vintage is noted for its concentrated profile, with tight tannins and high acidity, suggesting good aging potential. Pacalet's approach often involves indigenous yeasts and minimal intervention to express the unique terroir of each appellation.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyard blend: 10% Petit Epenots, 90% Grands Epenots.
- Clay soil is a defining characteristic of Les Epenots.
- Harvest began August 28th, 2022.
- Minimal new oak usage (2%) in 2022.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and tight tannins are well-suited to complement the richness and protein of red meats and game. Its inherent acidity helps to cut through fattier dishes, cleansing the palate. Earthy notes often found in Pommard can harmonize with mushroom-based dishes.

## Wine making process

The Pommard Premier Cru Les Epenots 2022 undergoes a winemaking process focused on natural expression. Vinification begins with a 5-day whole bunch maceration, followed by fermentation with indigenous yeasts for approximately 15 days, with one daily punch-down. Fermentation temperatures range from 17 to 31 degrees Celsius. The wine is then aged for 15 to 18 months in barrels that have been used 1 to 3 times. For the 2022 vintage, 2% new oak was utilized. Prior to bottling, the wines are transferred to stainless steel tanks a week before the subsequent harvest.