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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
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 …
[Read more...] about Clos de la Roche – the core of Morey-Saint-Denis
Ponsot make some gorgeous wines, but it's often difficult to approach the wines during the first 10 - 20 years, as they tend to close down from time to time. I had the 2001 Cuvee l'Abeille in November, and it was delightfully mature .. so why not try the 2007 eventhough it's in the difficult stage …
[Read more...] about Domaine Ponsot, Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvee l’Abeille 2007
The Ponsot Clos de la Roche 2012 is out of this world ... In the nose super ripe with a mix of red and yellow fruits - forest strawberries, marula fruit, Cloudberries and mulberries .. very expressive and intensely rich. On the palate rich, velvet and very intense fruit ... expressive flavors …
The Griotte Chambertin 1999 from Ponsot is beginning to show more secondary aromas but still need time to unfold the lovely Griotte charm. The nose is brimming with intense red and darkberry fruit spiced with cinnamon and allspice. On the palate quite openly knit for the vintage offering weighty …
[Read more...] about Domaine Ponsot, Griotte-Chambertin 1999
The 1999s from Ponsot are beginning to show .. but it's still too early to open the big wines. The Clos de la Roche is beginning to show some secondary red notes, but the more serious dark 1999 fruit are still predominant. The darkish notes continue on the palate ... it's intense, weighty with a …
