Completely destemmed prior to a gentle fermentation, this blend delivers a lovely, pure red fruit, with aromas of bright black cherry and violets, accented by a pleasantly herbal note. On the palate, the wine is firmly tannic and firm without being astringent, and shows a silky texture that lingers elegantly on the finish.

Reviews:

• 90 Jasper Morris: Laurent does not do much with reds from the southern half of the Côte, but he noted how much enjoyment he was getting whenever he selected a Beaune in a restaurant. Pink-red colour, attractive with a lovely, lifted nose, the floral side of raspberry. This is full of energy with lively acidity, a slightly drier finish but still with this pure graceful fruit. Good result.

• 92 Decanter: Completely destemmed prior to a gentle fermentation, this blend delivers a lovely, pure red fruit, with aromas of bright black cherry and violets, accented by a pleasantly herbal note. On the palate, the wine is firmly tannic and firm without being astringent, and shows a silky texture that lingers elegantly on the finish.

Producer Information

After 36 years at Domaine Ponsot, Laurent Ponsot left the family domaine in February of 2017 to pursue a new wine adventure. He is joined in this new endeavor by his son, Clément, whose excitement for winemaking is as strong as his own, while his other two children, Claire and Nicolas, also hold shares in the company. Embodying his pioneering spirit, the company is named after Laurent himself who values humility, respects nature, and enjoys above all else the great pleasure of winemaking. Laurent’s resolute quest for an alliance between history and innovation continues, and he will retain all of the fruits of his past research, such as the perfect closure, élevage without sulfur but under neutral gas, temperature-controlled “intelligent cases”, and the protection of authenticity. Through these innovations, his goal, as always, will be to provide consummate, authentic examples of great Burgundy wines.