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 Roche produced from this estate – it’s a both complex and enjoyable wine.
The nose is now offering a lovely complexity .. sous-bois, leather, red forest berries – a classic Clos de la Roche with it’s deep earthy minerality. On the palate medium weight, still some unresolved tannins, offering good length and balance. The fruit is cool focused by a fine racy acidity. Love the nose now … but would give it 5 more years to unfold the palate.

(Drink From 2018) – Fine (91p) – Tasted 21/10/2015.

Lastest Tasting Notes for this producer

• Domaine Ponsot, Clos de Vougeot 2002 May 10, 2019
• Domaine Ponsot, Chapelle Chambertin 1999 May 9, 2019
• Domaine Ponsot, Griotte Chambertin 2008 September 28, 2017
• Domaine Ponsot, Clos de la Roche 1993 February 15, 2016
• Domaine Ponsot, Griotte Chambertin 1998 November 2, 2015
• Domaine Ponsot, Chapelle Chambertin 1998 November 2, 2015
• Domaine Ponsot, Clos de la Roche 1998 October 31, 2015
• Domaine Ponsot, Clos de la Roche 2003 October 30, 2015
• Domaine Ponsot, Clos de la Roche 1996 October 28, 2015
• Domaine Ponsot, Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvee l’Abeille 2007 March 30, 2015
• Domaine Ponsot, Clos de la Roche 2012 March 10, 2015
• Domaine Ponsot, Griotte-Chambertin 1999 February 15, 2015
• Domaine Ponsot, Clos de la Roche 1999 February 14, 2015
• Domaine Ponsot, Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvee l’Abeille 2001 December 3, 2014
• Domaine Ponsot, Morey Les Alouettes 2011 March 10, 2014
• Domaine Ponsot, Clos de la Roche 2011 February 27, 2014
• Domaine Ponsot, Chambolle Les Charmes 1999 August 25, 2013
• Domaine Ponsot, Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes 2000 April 2, 2013
• Domaine Ponsot, Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes 2010 March 1, 2013
• Domaine Ponsot, Griotte Chambertin 2002 October 18, 2012
• Domaine Ponsot, Clos de la Roche 1993 March 19, 2012
• Sips and Samples – week 43 – 2011 October 28, 2011
• Domaine Ponsot Morey Saint Denis Cuvee des Alouettes 1999 July 5, 2011

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