Pommard Premier Cru, France · France
2020 Hospices de Beaune Pommard-Epenots Premier Cru Cuvée Dom Goblet
Bottled by Domaine Coche-Dury, this Hospices de Beaune Epenots cuvée marries Pommard's iron depth with Le Petits-Epenots precision — and it's drinking beautifully right now.
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage
- 2020
Drinking Window
In 2026: Approaching PeakDrinkable, but best years are ahead. Peak begins 2028.
Right now: In 2026, this wine sits firmly in its drinking window, approaching its peak years with impressive grace. The window opened in 2024, and peak drinking is projected from 2028 through 2042. Two years into open territory, the 2020 Coche-Dury-bottled Dom Goblet is showing excellent integration: the elevated tannins noted at release have softened, the mid-palate fruit is expanding, and the minerality of Les Petits-Epenots is beginning to shine through fully. This is a rare Premier Cru Hospices expression in a generous phase — neither too young to be miserly nor anywhere near its ceiling.
Tasting Note
The nose is discreet without any sign of excess ripeness, offering red fruit of restrained intensity — cherry, raspberry skin, and dried violet — backed by subtle iron and forest floor. On the palate, flavors expand to fill the mouth with extraordinary precision: red fruit shading gradually into black, anchored by a graceful structural harmony that is the hallmark of Les Epenots. Fine-grained tannins and bright acidity maintain balance throughout a long, mineral finish. Coche-Dury's signature precision adds a tensile quality that elevates the wine above most Pommard Premier Cru in this vintage.
About Hospices de Beaune
The Hospices de Beaune charitable auction, held annually in November, sells barrel lots to négociants who complete élevage and bottling. The Dom Goblet cuvée draws from 1.23 hectares of Les Petits-Epenots, named for the last cellarer of the Abbey of Cîteaux. Domaine Coche-Dury — now under Raphaël Coche — purchased the primary lot and completed vinification with the same whole-cluster fermentation approach and restrained new-oak élevage in Burgundian barrels that defines the estate's minerally precise house style.
Food Pairings
Roast Pommard duck breast with cherry reduction
Duck's fine-grained fat and game lift match the Pinot's iron-shot red fruit and fine tannins without overpowering Coche-Dury's signature mineral tension.
Braised lamb shoulder with root vegetables
The wine's bright acidity and firm but integrating tannins cut cleanly through braised lamb's collagen richness, amplifying the fruit precision on the finish.
Époisses de Bourgogne on toasted sourdough
The washed-rind intensity and creamy fat of Époisses echo the wine's earthy depth and provide enough weight to stand beside its structural backbone.
Service & Cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 62-64F (17-18C)
- Decanting
- In 2026, decant 45 to 60 minutes. The wine is in its early-open phase with tannins integrating nicely, but a brief period of air exposure brings out the full aromatic complexity of this Epenots terroir. From 2028 onward, a simple pour-and-wait of 30 minutes will suffice as the wine hits its stride.
- Cellar Storage
- 55F (13C), 60-70% humidity, bottle on its side.
Frequently Asked
When is the best time to open the 2020 Hospices de Beaune Dom Goblet?
The window opened in 2024 and the wine is drinking well in 2026, with the most rewarding drinking window projected from 2028 through 2042. It is excellent right now for those willing to decant, but another two to four years will bring the full Les Petits-Epenots terroir expression into focus.
How long should I decant this Pommard?
In 2026, plan 45 to 60 minutes in a wide decanter. The tannins are well-integrated but the wine opens substantially with air, revealing additional aromatic layers of violet, mineral earth, and dried red fruit that may not be immediately evident on the pour.
What is special about the Coche-Dury bottling of Hospices de Beaune wines?
Raphaël Coche's house applies the same precise, whole-cluster-influenced élevage and measured oak regime to the Hospices barrels that defines all Coche-Dury wines. This gives the Dom Goblet cuvée a tensile mineral precision rarely found in other Hospices bottlings and adds meaningful collectibility.
What food should I serve with this wine?
Classic Burgundian preparations are the safe anchor: roast duck, braised lamb, or a substantial mushroom-based dish. The wine's fine-grained tannin structure and bright acidity partner well with moderate-fat proteins; avoid dishes with aggressive saucing that would compete with the mineral precision on the finish.
How does the Dom Goblet cuvée rank among Hospices de Beaune releases?
The Dom Goblet is one of the more sought-after Pommard cuvées from the Hospices auction, drawing from a well-defined parcel of Les Petits-Epenots. The combination of a record-setting 2020 auction price per barrel and the Coche-Dury bottling elevates it well above the average Hospices release in terms of both prestige and cellaring potential.
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