The 1998 vintage is just one of these years ... almost forgotten due to the hyped 1999s. The Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche 1998 is however a wine that both demands and deserves your attention. The nose is offering red and dark fruits, hint of sous-bois - all brought forward by a deep earthy …
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Domaine Ponsot, Clos de la Roche 2003
The Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche 2003 is a unique wine. Late harvest and 2003 does not sound like the recipe for succes, but Laurent Ponsot has nevertheless succeded in making a very balanced and enjoyable 2003 Clos de la Roche. The nose offer raspberries, rhubarb coulis and strawberries slightly …
Domaine Ponsot, Clos de la Roche 1996
The Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche 1996 has never been a favorite of the wine press. I allways felt that the wine was somewhat misunderstood, as are many 1996 wines. I have tasted this wine several times over the years, starting out at Domaine Ponsot in 1999, and while it is not the best Clos de la …
Vineyard Insight: Clos Saint-Denis – the queen of Morey
Clos Saint-Denis is the somewhat unknown star of Morey-Saint-Denis ... often overshadowed by its neighbour Clos de la Roche. This is however a vineyard that should not be missed ... with its more floral and lightfooted expression of Morey ... the queen of the appellation ... more refined and …
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Clos de la Roche – the core of Morey-Saint-Denis
I have so far neglected the Morey-Saint-Denis appellation in my vineyard research .. but now its time to take on the wolves. Morey-Saint-Denis have several Grand Crus to offer .. Clos de Tart, a part of Bonnes Mares, Clos Saint Denis and Clos des Lambrays ...but the signature wine of Morey is in …
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