Description

Domaine Parent is one of Pommard's most quietly compelling estates, long recognised by those in the know as a benchmark for purity and precision. Founded in 1803 and now in its 13th generation, the domaine is run by sisters Anne and Catherine Parent - the first women to lead the estate in its history.

Based in the heart of Pommard, the domaine comprises around 10 hectares, with holdings centred on the village and its leading Premier Cru sites. Under Anne Parent's direction, the estate has undergone a profound evolution in both vineyard and philosophy. A pioneering figure in Burgundy, she founded the Femmes et Vins de Bourgogne association and played a key role in advancing the recognition of climats such as Epenots.

Viticulture is now fully organic, with a long-term transition to biodynamics completed after more than a decade of careful implementation. As Parent herself notes, this is not a question of trend but of stewardship - protecting soil health, expressing terroir with clarity, and ensuring longevity for future generations.

"'The most sophisticated wine of Pommard.’ Grand and Petit Epenots assembled. A silky width of perfume – a little cushion too. Vibrant, energetic – über-fine tannin but not drying – a hint of licorice in this complexity. It’s not quite as direct as I was expecting but – voila – the rest of this is proper Epenots and great! Wait 10 years and then drink forever!"
Bill Nanson, Burgundy Report (January 2024)

Awarded 96 points: Michael Apstein, Decanter (March 2024)