Burghound: 90-93 Points
Here the wood treatment is not subtle as there are notes of menthol present on the otherwise pretty ripe and fresh aromas of dark raspberry warm earth spiced plum and pretty range of floral elements. There is excellent concentration to the extract-rich medium-bodied flavors that possess a velvety mid-palate mouth feel that contrasts markedly with the very firm serious and youthfully austere finale. This excellent effort is lovely but make no mistake that it is very much built-to-age and is going to need at least 7 to 8 years of it first. (Drink starting 2031)
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Wine Advocate: 89-91 Points
The 2016 Pommard 1er Cru Les Epenots includes 30% whole cluster with 40% new French oak. This was more introverted and did not quite deliver the same harmony as the other premier cru Pommards at this early stage. The palate is edgy on the entry with good structure the oak nicely subsumed with a grippy slightly hard-edged finish that will be abraded down during its élevage. I will remain cautious for now but I am sure it will meliorate with time.
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