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Red dry
A Domaine de Courcel wine whose character is defined by its 4.89-hectare monopole vineyard and the structure of the classic, cool 2010 vintage. The vineyard is located in the northern part of Pommard, where approximately 60-year-old 'Pinot Noir' vines grow in stony clay-limestone soils.
On the nose, red and dark berries, blackcurrants and cherries are complemented by violet flowers, spice, forest floor and earthy notes. As the wine opens, more pepper, dried herbs and subtle tertiary nuances emerge. Descriptions of the 2010 vintage also highlight layered fruit, violet and earthy aromas.
On the palate, the wine is concentrated, rich and highly structured, yet never heavy. Dense fruit is supported by pronounced tannins and fresh acidity, giving the wine tension and length. The 2010 'Grand Clos des Epenots' was regarded as a particularly complex and firmly structured yet refined wine, built for long ageing.
Now, more than a decade after the vintage, its character has moved from primary fruit towards a more mature Burgundy expression. The fruit has become more restrained, while notes of forest floor, cedar, earth and spice have gained greater prominence.
The finish is long, dry and savoury, combining dark fruit, cherry, pepper, earth and subtle mineral notes. This is a Pommard defined not simply by power, but by the balance between fruit concentration, tannic structure and mature complexity.
Serve at a temperature of 15–17 °C; pairs well with roast lamb with rosemary, duck breast with cherry sauce, or aged Comté cheese.
A family domaine that has been established in the village of Pommard for four centuries, with the current owners being descendants of its founders. The domaine covers 10.5 hectares of vineyards, planted predominantly with 'Pinot Noir', with Pommard 'Premier Cru' vineyards accounting for the majority of its holdings.
The key strength of Domaine de Courcel is its high concentration of Pommard 'Premier Cru' vineyards: 'Le Grand Clos des Epenots', 'Les Rugiens', 'Les Frémiers' and 'Les Croix Noires' account for more than 75% of the domaine's total vineyard area. 'Le Grand Clos des Epenots' is a 4.89-hectare monopole, meaning Domaine de Courcel is the sole owner of the vineyard.
The differences between these sites are clearly reflected in the wines. 'Le Grand Clos des Epenots', with its clayey-limestone, stony soils, produces wines with pronounced fruit concentration and abundant, well-integrated tannins. 'Les Rugiens' is characterised by marl and clay soils, typically producing wines with a spicy character, elegance and concentration. 'Les Frémiers' stands out for its refined tannins and spicy profile, while the more clay-rich soils of 'Les Croix Noires' contribute darker cherry fruit and a more pronounced tannic structure.
Production remains relatively small, at around 30,000 bottles per year, with the focus firmly on expressing the individual terroirs of Pommard. In addition to the four 'Premier Cru' wines, the domaine produces 'Pommard Vaumuriens', 'Bourgogne Pinot Noir' and 'Bourgogne Chardonnay'.
