2019 Domaine de Montille, Pommard Premier Cru, Les Grands Epenots

The 2019 Pommard 1er Cru Les Grands Epenots reveals aromas of dark berries, plums, raw cocoa, sweet soil tones and spices. Medium to full-bodied, deep and tightly wound, with powdery tannins, lively acids and a chalky finish, this is one 2019 that will require a bit of time to show all its cards.

The 2019 Pommard Les Grands Epenots 1er Cru includes 100% whole cluster in order to fill the vat, according to winemaker Brian Sieve. It has a well-defined nose of brambly red fruit, cracked black pepper and clove, plenty of sous-bois coming through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins and good acidity. Classic in style, delivering modest depth on the peppery finish. I suspect that this might drink earlier than some of the other Pommard crus.