2007 Comte Armand, Pommard Premier Cru, Clos des Epeneaux

Good full, bright red. Complex, sweet aromas of cherry, redcurrant, spices and minerals. Suave, broad and deep, with noteworthy complexity and solid backbone to the flavors of red fruits and minerals. There's a medicinal reserve here that leavens the impression of sweetness. Finishes lush, smooth and long, with a fine dusting of tannins. Leroux compares this wine to the estate's 1999, which he described as "unusually approachable now," and suggests that the young 2007 may always be good to drink.

Nervy and exciting – spicy – on the nose. Lots of extract and depth, though very embryonic. Still extremely youthful. Very powerful (for 2007) fruit that – almost – masks the tannin (unlike in the lesser appellations from this producer). Round and friendly though without the intensity of the 2005. (JR)