Francois Gaunoux Pommard 1er les Grands Epenots 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Francois Gaunoux
Label Name:
 
Pommard 1er les Grands Epenots
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pommard, Côte de Beaune (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Burghound (Watson's listing) ~91/100 for 2021; positive tasting coverage in Burgundy Report; retailer tasting committee reported 94+/100 (ventealapropriete)

Tasting Note
Black cherry, plum and violet with earthy, peppery spice notes; medium-bodied, velvety texture, fine tannins and a long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, beef bourguignon, duck confit, veal, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso‑glazed salmon or aubergine, soy‑braised short ribs, bulgogi.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; 100% destemmed; traditional cuvaison ~20–25 days in temperature‑controlled stainless steel; aged ~16–18 months (primarily tank, minimal/no new oak); lightly filtered and bottled at the domaine.

Vineyard Info
Family estate (ca.10–12 ha) run by Claudine Gaunoux; Gaunoux family in Côte d’Or for centuries with holdings in Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, including premier-cru parcels.