2020 Beaune, Epenottes, 1er Cru, Dominique Lafon, Burgundy
- Red
- Dry
- Medium Bodied
- Pinot Noir
- Jasper Morris MW
- 89-91/100
- Allen Meadows
- 90-92/100
- William Kelley
- 91-93/100
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Description
Despite this vineyard’s proximity to Pommard, the 2020 Beaune, Epenottes, 1er Cru, by Dominique Lafon, is elegant rather than powerful. The soil here is not dissimilar to neighbouring Epenots, with limestone beneath clay. The fruit profile is fresh raspberry, a feeling enhanced by the vibrant, saline acidity that runs through the wine. This is invigorating and refreshing.
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Critics reviews
4 barrels. Incredibly dense, but we are in sun dried cherry country with a juicy raspberry backdrop. Rather enjoyable in its way and there is no excess heat behind, very good if you want a richer style and it still has a cool finish.
Here, too, the nose is moderately reduced and unreadable. The succulent, round, and plump medium-bodied flavours are generously proportioned yet retain good delineation on the lingering finale, which is shaped by relatively fine-grained tannins. This, too, is very Beaune in style while offering just a bit more depth.
Drink 2027
Notes of cassis, wild berries, warm citrus and peonies introduce the 2020 Beaune 1er Cru Les Epenottes, a medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated wine framed by lively acids and powdery tannins. This is shaping up nicely.