{"product_id":"olivier-leflaive-pommard-epenots-premier-cru","title":"Olivier Leflaive Pommard Epenots Premier Cru 750mL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlivier Leflaive Pommard Épenots Premier Cru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Burgundy | 750mL | Pommard, Côte de Beaune, France | 100% Pinot Noir | Premier Cru | Oak-Matured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlivier Leflaive Pommard Épenots Premier Cru is a red Burgundy made from Pinot Noir sourced from Les Grands Épenots. Situated toward Beaune on gently sloping clay and limestone soils, this vineyard produces wines with concentration and a tannic structure that can soften with cellaring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand and fully destemmed before fermentation in open vats. Oak-barrel maturation follows, using a combination of new and previously used barrels, with a final period in stainless steel before bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack cherry, blackberry, floral notes, and toasted oak shape the profile. The wine combines Pommard’s substantial structure with an elegant texture, making it particularly appealing alongside beef and richly flavored dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black cherry, blackberry, dried flowers, and toasted oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Concentrated dark fruit with peppery spice, mineral nuances, and a firm tannic framework.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Persistent fruit and smoky oak, with lingering spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremier Cru Pinot Noir sourced from Les Grands Épenots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown on gently sloping clay and limestone soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes are harvested entirely by hand and fully destemmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermented in open vats before oak-barrel maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombines dark-fruit concentration with structure suited to cellaring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at approximately 63–66°F (17–19°C) in a Burgundy glass. Taste on opening and allow time in the glass; a young, firmly structured bottle may benefit from decanting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe producer recommends beef tournedos with cream sauce. Roast lamb or beef with mushrooms are additional pairing suggestions for its dark fruit and tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat kind of wine is Olivier Leflaive Pommard Épenots Premier Cru?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a red Burgundy made from 100% Pinot Noir from Les Grands Épenots in Pommard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Olivier Leflaive Pommard Épenots Premier Cru taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect black cherry, blackberry, floral notes, toasted oak, and spice, supported by firm tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Olivier Leflaive Pommard Épenots Premier Cru aged in oak?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It matures in oak barrels, including a portion of new oak, before a final stainless-steel stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan Olivier Leflaive Pommard Épenots Premier Cru be cellared?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The producer identifies Épenots as a site suited to aging. The appropriate drinking window depends on the vintage and storage conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere can I buy Olivier Leflaive Pommard Épenots Premier Cru?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can purchase Olivier Leflaive Pommard Épenots Premier Cru 750mL directly from The Barrel Tap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Olivier Leflaive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51155054788833,"sku":"089744759535","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/OlivierLeflaivePommardEpenotsPremierCru750mL.webp?v=1792993638","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/olivier-leflaive-pommard-epenots-premier-cru","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}