The Epenots site was once considered for rating as a Grand Cru site, as it produced some of the finest red wines in the Côte de Beaune.

October 1, 2010

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Epenots is name used in many of the best Pommard wines. It refers to an historic lieu-dit, within which three Premier Cru climats have been identified by INAO, the French government organization responsible for the country’s appellation system.

The Epenots site was once considered for rating as a Grand Cru site, as it produced some of the finest red wines in the Cote de Beaune. At the time, the proposed production conditions for the Epenots Grand Cru appellation were considered prohibitively restrictive, and the rating was declined. The only other Grand Cru red wine from the Cote de Beaune is Corton Grand Cru, although there are those who believe that Les Epenots should be once again considered for Grand Cru status.

Pommard Premier Cru wines with Epenots or Epeneaux in their names are made from grapes grown in either one, or a combination of, the Clos des Epeneaux, Grands Epenots and Petits Epenots vineyard sites. The variation in spelling is due to the evolution of the name over the centuries.

Source: http://www.wine-searcher.com/regions-pommard+epenots

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