2002 Pommard Clos des Epeneaux
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Tasting notes
Bright medium red, with little sign of amber. Expressive aromas of redcurrant, cinnamon, mocha, leather and earth, with complicating ferrous notes of iron and tobacco. Wonderfully silky and fine-grained, showing lovely class and lift to its red fruit and spice flavors. Not a powerhouse but remarkably suave and smooth for Pommard. Really rises and lingers on the highly aromatic finish. Still on an upswing.
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Neal Martin
Jancis Robinson MW
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Very dark and initially quite tough and earthy. Very slightly sour at the moment; just a little dank. It then opened out in the glass to become pungent and seductive with some violets and real breadth. (JR)
The 2002 Pommard Clos des Epeneaux does not quite match the previous vintage. It has a stern, earthy, tobacco-scented bouquet with touches of small dark cherries and potpourri, followed by a scent of iodine. The palate is sweet on the entry with well-judged acidity and comes across as quite feminine, a trait more evident in subsequent vintages. It feels natural and concludes with a delicate touch of spice that lingers in the mouth. This is very fine. Drink now-2018+. This tasting was organized by UK importer Howard Ripley Ltd. Ticket was paid in full by The Wine Advocate.