Domaine Hubert Lignier was one of first estates I visited when I began my quest to understand Burgundy. This was back in the late 1990s when Romain Lignier was making truly magnificent wines at Domaine Hubert Lignier. Sadly Romain passed away in … [Read more...] about Terroir View: Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche – a new cuvée
Domaine Ponsot
Domaine Ponsot, Clos de Vougeot 2002
The Domaine Ponsot Chapelle Clos de Vougeot 2002 is still somewhat backward. The nose is showing mainly dark fruits and a deep earthy minerality. On the palate quite intense and weighty fruit - deep and still rather youthful. A very fine Clos de … [Read more...] about Domaine Ponsot, Clos de Vougeot 2002
Domaine Ponsot, Chapelle Chambertin 1999
The Domaine Ponsot Chapelle Chambertin 1999 is beginning to show some mature notes - fruit is more organic and red starting to expand the complexity. The nose is lovely fine mixture of red and dark berries - delicate and showing a lovely generous red … [Read more...] about Domaine Ponsot, Chapelle Chambertin 1999
Domaine Ponsot, Griotte Chambertin 2008
The 2008 Griotte Chambertin from Ponsot is still quite youthful, but is showing some development. The nose is offering cool red and dark fruit - delicate variations of cherries - presented by a nice earthy minerality. On the palate fresh and … [Read more...] about Domaine Ponsot, Griotte Chambertin 2008
Terroir Insight: Domaine Ponsot Chambertin
One of the somewhat overlooked producers of the mighty Chambertin vineyard is Domaine Ponsot. It's a magnificent Chambertin and while the Clos de la Roche and the Clos Saint-Denis are great wines - the Chambertin is perhaps the most elusive and … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Ponsot Chambertin
What we know: Laurent Ponsot to leave Domaine Ponsot
I'm an old and rather sentimental guy at times ... and the Ponsot news was a deep cut in my Bungundy roots. The first Grand Cru Burgundies I bought were two bottles of Clos de la Roche 1988 from Domaine Ponsot and some of the next were two bottles of … [Read more...] about What we know: Laurent Ponsot to leave Domaine Ponsot
Breaking News – Laurent Ponsot to leave Domaine Ponsot
It seems like Laurent Ponsot is going to leave the family business Domaine Ponsot - and start his own estate together with his son. Photo: Domaine Ponsot Update to article The development of this story does not currently provide a stable … [Read more...] about Breaking News – Laurent Ponsot to leave Domaine Ponsot
Terroir Insight: Domaine des Chezeaux Griotte-Chambertin
Domaine des Chezeaux is the largest owner of Griotte-Chambertin. They own two sections in total 1.57 ha equivalent to 60% of this small but lovely Grand Cru. The two sections are currently leased to Domaine Ponsot and Domaine Rene Leclerc, who … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine des Chezeaux Griotte-Chambertin