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Domaine Coche-Dury Pommard Epenots Premier Cru Hospices de Beaune 2020

Pinot Noir from Pommard, Cote de Beaune, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France

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Product Details

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Region

Pommard, Cote de Beaune, Cote d'Or, Burgundy, France

Producer

Domaine Coche-Dury

Vintage

2020

Size

750ML

Features

Collectible

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Winemaker Notes

Raphaël Coche became interested in Hospices de Beaune cuvées when the new manager of the Hospices, Ludivine Griveau, took over a few years ago. The wines have been known for their oaky, over-extracted character in the past, but Ludivine has quickly brought more restraint and it has been noticed and appreciated by many. Raphaël attends private tastings early on in the selection process and sets his sights on specific lots where he really sees potential, often lots that are ignored by other buyers; fining with egg whites, and bottling by hand. While his viticulture is obviously a large part of his magic, his touch in the cellar and his traditional, labor-intensive bottling technique also have huge impacts on his wines. These wines are really beautifully executed, in the style of his other reds. This project is a personal endeavor for Raphaël Coche as he was born in the Hospices as were his children, and many of his ancestors.

Domaine Coche-Dury

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The Coches farm almost nine hectares of vineyards on minuscule parcels over six communes: Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Auxey-Duresses, Monthelie, and Volnay. Approximately half of their holdings are situated around their hometown of Meursault, with their parcels of Bourgogne surrounding the home and winery. Though they are best known for their Chardonnay, they also bottle six exquisite Pinot Noirs. No clones of any kind are planted.

Pinot Noir

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Thin-skinned, finicky and temperamental, Pinot Noir is also one of the most rewarding grapes to grow and remains a labor of love for some of the greatest vignerons in Burgundy. Fairly adaptable but highly reflective of the environment in which it is grown, Pinot Noir prefers a cool climate and requires low yields to achieve high quality. Outside of France, outstanding examples come from in Oregon, California and throughout specific locations in wine-producing world. Somm Secret—André Tchelistcheff, California’s most influential post-Prohibition winemaker decidedly stayed away from the grape, claiming “God made Cabernet. The Devil made Pinot Noir.”

Pommard Wine

Cote de Beaune, Burgundy

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Representing some of the darkest, deepest and sturdiest Pinot Noir of Burgundy, Pommard is one of the two villages in Côte de Beaune—along with Volnay—that is recognized for its impressive Pinot Noir. While it can’t boast any Grands Crus vineyards, its extraordinary Premiers Crus vineyards are aplenty.

Les Pézerolles, Les Épenots, Clos des Épeneaux, Les Chanlins, Les Jarolières, Les Fremiers and particularly Les Rugiens are among the most outstanding Premiers Crus.

The best Pommards will be concentrated in flavors such as black cherry, blackberry and dark chocolate, have dazzling aromas of violets, menthol or wild herbs and a firm and powerful finish. They typically demand some time in the bottle to reach their peak.

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