Domaine de Courcel is the benchmark estate of Pommard, owned by the Courcel family for over four centuries. Under the winemaking guidance of Yves Confuron (of Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot), Courcel practices strict organic farming and an uncompromising vinification style: extremely low yields, late harvests for complete phenolic maturity, 100% whole-cluster native yeast fermentations, and extended barrel maturation.

"Grand Clos des Épenots" is Courcel's flagship single vineyard within Les Épenots, widely considered the finest Premier Cru site in Pommard and a perennial candidate for Grand Cru promotion. Situated on deep, iron-rich red clay over Oxfordian limestone, the 2022 vintage combines power with a velvety texture. It leads with black cherries, cassis, iron ore, damp earth, leather, and dark cocoa, held together by a rich, muscular tannic frame.

Why You'll Love It

• The flagship expression from Pommard's premier historic estate, sourced from its finest Premier Cru site.
• Whole-cluster fermentation and iron-rich clay soils yield immense power, depth, and aromatic complexity.
• Deep layers of black cherry, dark plum, iron, leather, game, and crushed rose petals.
• Immense cellaring capacity, built to evolve gracefully over 25+ years.

How To Serve It

• Serve at a cool room temperature between 60°F and 64°F.
• We strongly recommend decanting for 1.5 to 2 hours in its youth.
• Pour into Burgundy stems to give its broad, dark-fruited bouquet room to open.
• Pair with venison medallions, braised wild boar, roasted duck breast, or aged Époisses cheese.