Domaine Ponsot

Domaine Ponsot, Clos de la Roche 1996

By Steen Öhman October 28, 2015 -

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

By Steen Öhman August 30, 2015 -

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 …

Clos de la Roche – the core of Morey-Saint-Denis

By Steen Öhman August 16, 2015 -

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 …

Domaine Ponsot, Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvee l’Abeille 2007

By Steen Öhman March 30, 2015 -

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 …

Domaine Ponsot, Clos de la Roche 2012

By Steen Öhman March 10, 2015 -

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 …