Francois Gaunoux Pommard 1er Cru Les Epenots 1996 750ml (750ml)

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Producer	Francois Gaunoux
Country	France
Region	Burgundy
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Vintage	1996
Sku	FR-RD1172
Size	750ml

 

The Pommard 1er Cru Les Epenots 1996 is a beautifully mature and classically structured wine from a vintage renowned for high acidity and longevity. The bouquet is fully evolved, offering dried cherry, red currant, leather, forest floor, and hints of truffle and spice. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with resolved tannins and a lively acid backbone that keeps it vibrant despite its age. Flavors of sour cherry, dried herbs, and earthy mineral tones unfold with precision and restraint. The texture is supple yet still firm, reflecting the vintage’s structure. The finish is long, savory, and quietly persistent—an elegant, mature Pommard that captures both the rigor of 1996 and the Gaunoux family’s traditional style.

Domaine François Gaunoux is a traditional, low-profile estate based in Meursault with important holdings in Pommard and Volnay. The domaine is known for its classical Burgundian approach, emphasizing long élevage, minimal intervention, and late release of mature bottles. Vineyard work focuses on mature vines and careful yield management to preserve structure and terroir expression. In the cellar, fermentation is traditional, with aging in oak designed to support longevity rather than add sweetness. Gaunoux wines are often firm and reserved in youth, requiring patience to reveal their full complexity. Les Epenots, one of Pommard’s most prestigious Premier Crus, is prized for combining power with refinement.