Decelle-Villa - Pommard 1er Cru Les Epenots 2015
Burgundy
Red
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Drink or Keep
16,5/20
RVF
-
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"Colorful and nervous, Pommard Epenots is based on a velvety, large-scale structure. Its accurate flavors and precise texture are sure to seduce, in a contemporary, highly polished style." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2018 - RVF) A very fine Pommard 1er cru!
Features
Estate
Domaine Decelle & Fils
Cuvée
1er Cru Les Epenots
Vintage
2015
Designation
Pommard 1er Cru Les Epenots
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Noir
Terroirs
Brown clay-limestone soil, rich in iron and a few limestone pebbles
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Natural fermentation in wooden vats. Fermented for 3 weeks, no yeast added.
Breeding
16 months with 1/3 new barrels
Alcohol content
13,3%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Expressive and intense with notes of blackcurrant and jam
Mouth
Fine, silky tannins. Spicy touch of cinnamon
Serve
AT 16°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with hard cheeses, chocolate desserts...
Domaine Decelle & Fils
Pommard
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the wine:
Finesse and length with a crisp expression.
About the domain :
This small estate comprises 8 hectares of vines, spread between Nuits-Saint-Georges and Beaune. Founded in 2009 by Olivier Decelle and Pierre-Jean Villa, it has been managed from the outset by Jean Lupatelli, a talented man who oversees vineyard management and vinification with great insight. The estate rounds out its range with a few additional purchases on the equivalent of two hectares, in historic appellations followed since the creation of the brand, and relying on vines harvested by in-house teams. The 2018 reds are tender, charming, well-fruited and floral, clearly respecting their origins.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté Award-winning wines (Wines from this producer regularly win awards in the guide)
About the domain :
Founded in 2009 by two non-Burgundy associates - Pierre-Jean Villa (Northern Rhône Valley) and Olivier Decelle (Mas Amiel in Roussillon, Jean Faure, Haut-Ballet, Haut-Maurac in Bordeaux) backed up by their oenologist Jean Lupatelli - this Nuitonne house (négoce and domaine) has now carved out a solid place for itself in Burgundy.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (2018 guide) 16.5/20 (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Colorful and lively, Pommard Epenots is built on a large, velvety frame. Its accurate flavors and precise texture are sure to seduce, in a contemporary, highly polished style.
About the domain :
Founded in 2009 by two great wine gentlemen, Olivier Decelle (Mas Amiel in Roussillon and Jean Faure in Saint-Émilion), and Pierre-Jean Villa, a winemaker in the northern Rhône Valley, this estate stopped buying grapes in 2017. Previously named Decelle-Villa, it became Decelle et Fils in 2020. Based in Nuits-Saint-Georges, it relies on estate-owned vines on the côtes de Beaune and Nuits, grown organically. Fine technician Jean Lupatelli has crafted excellent wines here, with 20-50% whole harvest in the reds, but he has just left the domaine in spring 2021.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.7/5
out of 6 reviews
Note and review by M. ENOAL D. Published on 07/12/2020
Opened in September 2020, this Pommard has flexed its muscles, and maybe even a little too much! Still green and imposing despite 12 hours of aeration, this baby still needs to settle down! Be patient, as it certainly has a lot of potential...
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Note and review by M. HUGUES C. Published on 22/05/2023
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Note and review by Mme ALEXANDRA L. Published on 26/02/2023
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Note and review by Mlle MARILYN G. Published on 30/01/2021
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Note and review by Mme ALEXANDRA L. Published on 09/07/2020
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Note and review by M. CHRISTOPHE B. Published on 05/02/2019
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