75cl
Laurent Ponsot Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru 'Cuvee du Merisier' 2018
Vendor code : 1163
This note refers to the winemaker who left Domaine Ponsot to establish his own company under his name, beginning with the 2016 vintage. Laurent Ponsot’s principles remain unchanged: using SO2 only when necessary and avoiding new oak. Laurent Ponsot takes a personalized approach, avoiding insecticides and pesticides, though he doesn’t label himself as an organic winemaker. He is attentive to the moon, stars, and the rhythms of plant life, but prefers not to be categorized as biodynamic.
Color
Red
Fortress
13%
Country
France
Grape
Pinot Noir
Region
Burgundy
Vintage
2018
Producer
Laurent Ponsot
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Cuvee du Merisier stands out for its old-vine origin, with vines planted as early as 1905. This wine is crafted through a métayage agreement between Ponsot and the Mercier family, the owners of these historic vines. The collaboration has resulted in a finely-tuned and harmonious wine, often referred to as the 'Mozart' of the Cote de Nuits for its finesse and layered nuances.
Laurent Ponsot is a fourth-generation winemaker from Burgundy, renowned for his innovative approach to viticulture and his dedication to the authenticity of wine. He spent 36 years at Domaine Ponsot, where he took over winemaking in 1983. In 2017, he left the family estate to establish his own venture, bringing his son Clément into the business. Ponsot is famous for producing some of the most sought-after Grand Cru wines from vineyards like Clos Saint-Denis and Clos de la Roche. Ponsot is also known for his role in the high-profile Rudy Kurniawan wine fraud case, where he helped expose counterfeit wines. His new company continues to embody his philosophy of minimal intervention in winemaking, avoiding the use of chemicals and sulfur, and using natural methods to preserve the purity of the wine. He’s also pioneering new technologies, such as high-tech closure systems, to prevent premature oxidation. Laurent Ponsot remains a significant figure in the wine world, blending tradition with cutting-edge innovation to create exceptional wines from Burgundy, while also focusing on sustainable and affordable wine production
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