Domaine du Château de Meursault : Pommard 1er cru "Clos des Epenots" 2022

The wine has a pale ruby color. The nose is textured, indulgent, complex, and offers depth with freshness. There is a savory spicy profile (white pepper, nutmeg, licorice, even star anise), refreshing mentholated and resinous notes (peppermint, fresh pine needles, a hint of pine sap in the background, fresh tobacco), a fine floral bouquet (cornflower, lily, a touch of violet), delicate roasted nuances (toasty, a hint of smoke and coffee), all wrapped in juicy, fresh fruit (red cherry, strawberry, crushed raspberry, a hint of morello cherry, blackcurrant, and bird cherry). The palate is fruity, juicy, concentrated, and airy. It reveals flavors of morello cherry, tangy red cherry, raspberry, fresh strawberry, blackcurrant, and a faint tannic note of bird cherry, combined with hints of licorice, white pepper, nutmeg and cumin, aromatic herbs (dried mint, fresh peppermint, rosemary), a touch of pine needles, tobacco, as well as background smoke and toasted hazelnut. There are also delicate notes of cornflower and violet. The finish is persistent, tannic, and slightly bitter (on bird cherry and cocoa notes). The tannins are well-structured, firm and enveloping, with a medium grain, integrated into the fruit core. Lively, mouthwatering acidity and good length.