Domaine de Courcel, Pommard ‘Le Grand Clos des Epenots’ Premier Cru, 2019, Pommard Premier Cru (AOC) Rioja 33% Tinta Roriz

33% Tinta Roriz

40% Grenache Gris

7% Petit Verdot

but it stays balanced rather than blowsy

Coteaux du Giennois

Domaine de Courcel, Pommard ‘Le Grand Clos des Epenots’ Premier Cru, 2019, Pommard Premier Cru (AOC) Rioja 33% Tinta Roriz'One Liner' A formidable yet finely judged Pommard, combining concentrated dark fruit with fragrant spice, earthy depth and a firm structure built for graceful ageing. Tasting Note Ripe mulberry, plum and black cherry are joined by raspberry, rose petals and a darker thread of earth, smoke and star anise. The palate is concentrated and powerful, with generous fruit wrapped around dense but finely textured tannins, while a bright seam of freshness