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FrançaisDomaine de Courcel – Four centuries of terroir truth
A family lineage since the 17th century
Established in Pommard for ~400 years, the de Courcel family is now represented by Anne Bommelaer, Marie de Courcel, Constance de Leusse, and Édouard de Courcel . In 1983, the management was taken over with modernity while respecting the historical heritage .
10.5 ha on the southern slopes of Beaune, concentrated in Premier Cru
The estate owns and vinifies Le Grand Clos des Épenots (monopoly 4.9 ha), Les Rugiens (1.07 ha), Les Frémiers (0.79 ha), and Les Croix Noires (0.58 ha) . It complements its offerings with a Pommard “Les Vaumuriens”, a Bourgogne Pinot Noir, and a Chardonnay .
Committed viticulture and targeted maturity
Their approach combines regular plowing, late manual harvesting, and limited yield (~25 hl/ha), to promote mineral expression and concentration .
Long vinifications and rare aging
After strict sorting, the estate practices cold maceration followed by slow fermentation at low temperature, sometimes including carbonic maceration. Aging lasts 21–23 months in barrels with one-third new wood, without fining or filtration .
Signature style: tannic density and expressive elegance
The wines combine powerful structure, firm tannins, fruity concentration, and mineral tension. Burghound praised Les Rugiens 2019 at 94 pts . Les Épenots are all about silky finesse, while Rugiens reveals power and depth .
Flagship cuvées to discover
Pommard 1er Cru Grand Clos des Épenots: emblematic monopoly, Robert Parker 92 pts (2016) .
Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens: robust, spicy, sought-after – Burghound 94 pts (2019) .
Pommard Les Vaumuriens: accessible, fruity, 91 pts Burghound (2019) .
Bourgogne Pinot Noir & Chardonnay: fine entries into the Courcel universe.
Confidential, respectful, and distinctive production
Limited to ~30,000 bottles/year, the Courcel signature stands out for its consistency, fidelity to the terroir, and often 10 to 20 years of aging potential .
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