Domaine Comte Armand
ドメーヌ・コント・アルマン
Sole owner of Clos des Épeneaux, universally regarded as Pommard's greatest vineyard; the benchmark for the appellation's power, structure, and age-worthiness.
Domaine Comte Armand is Pommard's most iconic estate, built around the legendary Clos des Épeneaux — a 5.27-hectare monopole Premier Cru that is universally regarded as the finest single vineyard in Pommard. The estate was run for decades by the brilliant Canadian winemaker Pascal Marchand, who brought biodynamic viticulture and modern precision to the old château. After Marchand's departure in 2009, Benjamin Leroux took over until 2014, and today Paul Zinetti continues the biodynamic work. The domaine also holds Auxey-Duresses village-level and Pommard village wines.
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Who Is This For?
Collectors seeking Pommard's absolute pinnacle — a wine that demands a decade of cellaring before showing its full majesty.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Clos des Épeneaux and why is it Pommard's best?
- Clos des Épeneaux is a 5.27-hectare walled monopole Premier Cru in the heart of Pommard's Épenots climat, farmed biodynamically by Comte Armand. Its iron-rich clay soils on limestone produce structured, powerful Pommard that ages magnificently for 20–30+ years.
- Who makes the wine at Comte Armand today?
- Paul Zinetti has been the winemaker since 2014, continuing the biodynamic farming established by Pascal Marchand and maintaining the estate's tradition of powerful, age-worthy Clos des Épeneaux.
- How long should Clos des Épeneaux be aged?
- Minimum 8–12 years for approachability; great vintages (2005, 2010, 2015, 2019) can age 25–35 years, developing extraordinary complexity of dark fruit, iron, earth, and spice.