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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.8 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 16 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by bbq_grandcru on 5/11/2024 & rated 90 points: Medium body. Nice fruit. Super tannic. Needs many many more years. (121 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 3/19/2024 & rated 90 points: DIVA Burgundy Tasting; 3/19/2024-3/20/2024 (Beaune): Walkaround tasting with producers. Red and black cherry nearly accessible already this young. this is a lighter style that works for 2017. (585 views) | | | Tasted by Tim Heaton on 2/11/2024: Host opened because he's generous. That said, this beauty is pretty wound up at the moment, and it's not something I'd personally revisit for a good five to seven years at which time it'll probably still be some time away from a preferred plateau for my tastes. Very fine. HOLD. highly recommended (649 views) | | | Tasted by Oli_Vilmo on 11/19/2023 & rated 92 points: Too young yet (739 views) | | | Tasted by dnnk88 on 12/26/2022 & rated 91 points: Too young IMO (1714 views) | | | Tasted by cos65 on 9/2/2022 & rated 91 points: PnP, deep clear ruby.
Quite closed down on first look, with quite a good amount of fruit over a quite tannic core.
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NFS (1651 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 3/25/2022 & rated 91 points: Pommard & Volnay tout en nuances - Grands Jours de Bourgogne (Palais des Congrès - Beaune): Walk around tasting, including 17/18/19 vertical. Engaging black and red cherry aromas with some meaty and savory spice notes. Similar flavors with good density, still slightly firm, but nearly approachable. Better from 2027.
Similar to when tasted at Comte Armand in 2019. (2645 views) | | | Tasted by Pinot Peter on 1/28/2022: Medium red, good acidity, initial taste is overtly raspberry fruit/ candy floss flavours, nose is primarily raspberry/red fruit.
Wait a few hours and this starts to reveal its complexity. More tannins, nose picks up some oak, red fruit flavours dissipate and darker fruits come to the forefront, good length, slight tartness on the back of the palate. Well made and needs time! (1876 views) | | | Tasted by tcarter on 11/9/2019 & rated 92 points: Many people's favorite wine of the 2017 red burgs we tasted, and will probably get higher scores from others, but personally I found it kind of simple, lacking complexity or layers. Maybe worth revisiting in 5-10 years. (3221 views) | | | Tasted by Nanda on 7/5/2019: Barrel tasting at Comte Armand (Pommard): Brooding and compact aromas with just a hint of spice and musk. The palate is once again leaner here in 2017 vs. the 2018 barrel samples. Structured and tight leaving for a more subdued impression. Will need 10+ years to flesh out. (2394 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 7/1/2019: Comte Armand Cellar Visit and Tasting (Pommard): Tasted at the domaine. Bottled in March. Black cherry, grilled meat, fresh herbs and toasted spice. Big start, more austere middle, then a good+ finish with sneaky structure and good length. I liked this slightly more from barrel a year ago, but still like it today, 90-91 point potential, better 2024 forward. (2778 views) | | | Tasted by SonnyChiba on 1/24/2019: Came across very well put together and already enjoyable due to its balanced and overall elegance. Favorite among 17' reds tasted. (2744 views) | | | Tasted by rossi.wine on 1/9/2019 & rated 94 points: Again very impressive. Quite pretty and expressive on the nose. Spicy, mineral, dense and vibrant with ripe tannins, very well integrated acidity. Lots of depth and very long. 93-94+ (2480 views) | | | Tasted by rossi.wine on 1/7/2019 & rated 94 points: Tasted after Volnay 1er Cru Frémiets. On the nose dark and red fruit, spices, earth. Firm tannic grip on the palate, spicy, fresh, mineral. The fruit is pure and ripe. Very well balanced. Vibrant, very long finish. 93-94+ (1718 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 7/4/2018: Comte Armand Cellar Visit and Tasting (Day 11, Visit 2) (Pommard): Barrel tasting at the domaine. We tasted each of the four blocks separately, then an assemblage of the four together.
Assemblage: Black cherry with faint red cherry hints. Complete and already well composed. Long finish in on the firm for now, to be expected of course from Clos des Epeneaux, but I expect this will drink well on the young side for this wine, probably as early as 2025. 92-93 point potential.
Block 2 (~35 yo vines with little topsoil, lots of limestone): Big, rich and lots of black berries and some boysenberry jam. Very tannic, medium weight, slightly awkward on its own.
Block 1 (55-60 yo vines, more soil, more clay): So much depth and weight with layers and layers, but a bit of a tannic beast. This texturally coats the whole mouth and demands your attention.
Block 3 (85 yo vines, varied soil depths): Easily the most complete of the four blacks and the most interesting. Dense and powerful with roasted meat. Good array of dark fruits on finish, almost good already. Still a very firm finish.
Block 4 (88-98 yo vines, varied soil depths): Lighter and more minerally than any of the others with a sneaky density I like a lot. Incredibly elegant with an enticing floral/ spice charm. (2721 views) |
| By Jasper Morris
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, 2022 Côte de Beaune - Part 3 (10/1/2023)
(Pommard Clos des Epeneaux 1er Cru, Domaine du Comte Armand, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, Apr-22, Issue #86
(Domaine Comte Armand/Clos des Epeneaux Pommard "Clos des Epeneaux" 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Neal Martin
Vinous, Back to Burgfest: 2017 Reds – Blind (Jan 2022) (1/1/2022)
(Domaine Comte Armand Pommard Clos des Epeneaux 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Neal Martin
Vinous, Dance the Quickstep: Burgundy 2020 (Dec 2021) (12/1/2021)
(Domaine Comte Armand Pommard Clos des Epeneaux 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jasper Morris
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, Catching Up! (11/1/2021)
(Pommard Clos des Epeneaux 1er Cru, Domaine du Comte Armand, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (10/18/2021)
(Dom Comte Armand, Clos des Epeneaux Premier Cru Pommard Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jasper Morris
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, Red Burgfest 2017 (9/1/2021)
(Pommard Clos des Epeneaux 1er Cru, Domaine du Comte Armand, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, Apr-21, Issue #82
(Domaine Comte Armand/Clos des Epeneaux Pommard "Clos des Epeneaux" 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jasper Morris
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, 2018 Revisted (12/1/2020)
(Pommard Clos des Epeneaux 1er cru, Domaine du Comte Armand, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Neal Martin
Vinous, La Lumière Noire: 2019 Burgundy - Côte de Beaune (Dec 2020) (12/1/2020)
(Domaine Comte Armand Pommard Clos des Epeneaux 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, Apr-20, Issue #78
(Domaine Comte Armand/Clos des Epeneaux Pommard "Clos des Epeneaux" 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Neal Martin
Vinous, 2018 Burgundy: Confounded Expectations (Jan 2020) (1/1/2020)
(Domaine Comte Armand Pommard Clos Des Epeneaux 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jasper Morris
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, Côte de Beaune: 2017 wines re-tasted (11/1/2019)
(Pommard Clos des Epeneaux 1er cru, Domaine du Comte Armand, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, Apr-19, Issue #74
(Domaine Comte Armand/Clos des Epeneaux Pommard "Clos des Epeneaux" 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Julia Harding, MW
JancisRobinson.com (1/7/2019)
(Dom Comte Armand, Clos des Epeneaux Premier Cru Pommard Clos des Epenots Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (1/7/2019)
(Dom Comte Armand, Clos des Epeneaux Premier Cru Pommard Clos des Epenots Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Neal Martin
Vinous, 2017 Burgundy: A Modern Classic (Jan 2019) (1/1/2019)
(Domaine Comte Armand Pommard Clos Des Epeneaux 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Tim Atkin MW
Decanter, 2017 Burgundy Beaune, Pommard, Volnay (11/1/2018)
(Domaine Comte Armand, Pommard, 1er Cru Clos des Épeneaux, Burgundy, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jasper Morris
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, 2017: The Vintage Report (Côte de Beaune) (10/1/2018)
(Pommard Clos des Epeneaux 1er cru, Domaine du Comte Armand, Red) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Comte Armand Producer websitePinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBurgundy Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)
Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.
Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker
# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson
# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates
# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson
# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson
# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio
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