Comte Armand, Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epeneaux, 2002 so070422 4th of july sale and a gentle earthiness that

and a gentle earthiness that grounds all the bright fruit

shows the wine's earthy

The family sold fruit to négociants for generations and only began bottling under its own label in 2009/2010

Drinkable now with a long decant

first harvest documented in 1256

Comte Armand, Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epeneaux, 2002 so070422 4th of july sale and a gentle earthiness thatDomaine Comte Armand has held its 13 acre Monopole Clos des Epeneaux since 1828, nearly two centuries, making it one of Burgundy's longest held vineyard parcels. The 2002 shows the vintage's characteristic earthiness: a stern, tobacco scented bouquet with small dark cherries, potpourri, and hints of iodine. The palate is sweet on entry with well judged acidity and a distinctly feminine character, concluding with delicate spice. Vinification included a