-
93
/ 100
Burghound -
92
/ 100
Vinous -
95
/ 100
Decanter
Red
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
2015
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Burgundy, Corton
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
93 / 100"Quite deeply colored. A very ripe but brooding nose grudgingly offers up notes of dark cherry, raspberry, earth and a hint of the sauvage. There is exceptionally good power, volume and concentration to the big-bodied flavors that coat the palate with both dry extract and very firm tannins on the rustic, austere and slightly awkward finale. This very well may come together but it's so primary that it's hard to read."
- Burghound
92 / 100
"Deep red-ruby color. Complex aromas of ripe black fruits, underbrush, spices and black pepper. Densely packed, savory wine with a tight core of fruit, spice and earth flavors. This very concentrated, energetic, soil-inflected Corton grand cru is going to need at least several years in the cellar to unwind. Tactile but very fine-grained tannins reach the front teeth and saturate the mouth on the long finish."
- Vinous
95 / 100
"A blend of four parcels worked as a joint venture since 2009. Dark fruits on the nose with Pinot lift and great intensity and purity. Very ripe with no trace of jamminess, while firm tannins give grip and structure. Very assertive now but has great energy and drive. A wine of great splendour and potential."
- Decanter
Tasting Notes
Domaine Ponsot’s cellar sits atop the hill overlooking the vineyards of Morey-St-Denis, with views stretching the length of the Côte de Nuits. They are one of the, if not the, defining domaines of the village, and the largest landowners in the hallowed terroir of Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, with over three hectares.
They also proudly lay claim to the only premier cru Aligoté in Burgundy, with Clos des Monts Luisants responsible for a remarkable white with uniquely delicious flavours and a loyal following.
The estate has been in the Ponsot family since 1872, when William Ponsot settled in Morey-St-Denis and bought up land including their only Chardonnay parcel, the premier cru Clos des Monts Luisants. Laurent Ponsot brought the estate to fame, with his flare for producing distinctive wines that broke the mould. His departure in 2017 saw the domaine transferred to the safe hands of his sister, Rose-Marie, and her nephew William and the appointment of régisseur, Alexandre Abel.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
- Smooth
- Complex