Red dry
The legendary Domaine Ponsot Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2021 represents the zenith of Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. This extraordinary Grand Cru offers profound concentration and a seamless profile, promising an unforgettable journey.
The expressive nose reveals aromas of raspberries, plums, exotic spices, candied peel, raw cocoa, and forest floor. Full-bodied, broad, and textural, the palate is concentrated and multidimensional, showcasing a suave, supple, seamless profile that leads to a long, saline finish.
This wine's excellence stems from its terroir: Ponsot is the largest landowner in Clos de la Roche, with vines averaging approximately 65 years of age within the historic clos. The 2021 vintage, known for its precision, further highlights this exceptional site's capacity for producing wines of immense depth and complexity.
Serve at 14-16 °C with a duck breast with cherries, lamb, or a wild boar stew with cognac.
Located in the village of Morey-St-Denis, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, Domaine Ponsot is a legendary winery that controls a significant portion of the prestigious Grand Cru vineyards of this village – Clos de la Roche and Clos St Denis.
Founded in 1872, this winery has remained in the hands of the Ponsot family, passed down from generation to generation. Compared to many other wineries in the region, the best vineyards of Domaine Ponsot are of particularly old origin, giving the wines exceptional depth and complexity. Although the winery does not loudly declare its methods and is not certified, ecological and biodynamic viticulture principles are applied on the estate, emphasizing respect for nature and the expression of terroir.
Wine Style
Domaine Ponsot wines are characterized by a rich and intense bouquet of fruit, exceptional depth, and complexity. They are known as some of the longest-lived wines of the Côte de Nuits, capable of evolving for decades. The winery's philosophy is focused on minimal intervention in the winemaking process, aiming to maximize the expression of each terroir's uniqueness.
Prestigious Vineyards
The distinctiveness of Domaine Ponsot lies in its holdings of prestigious Grand Cru vineyards, which make up as much as 79% of the winery's total production (in comparison, Grand Cru vineyards account for only 1% of all Burgundy vineyards). For this reason, the quantities of these wines are very limited, and they are highly sought after.
Aging and Drinking Period
Domaine Ponsot wines are created for long aging. Their intense fruit concentration, firm structure, and elegant tannins allow the wines to evolve for decades in the bottle, gaining even more complexity and subtlety. Although some young vintage wines can be enjoyed early, their true potential unfolds after longer aging in the cellar. The winery's reputation and limited quantities lead to their high value and demand among wine collectors worldwide.
