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Laurent Ponsot, Griotte Chambertin Cuvee du Saule Grand Cru, 2019

Red Wine from Alsace, France
by Laurent Ponsot
$449.00
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Griotte-Chambertin is one of the rarest of all Burgundy Grand Crus, a tiny 2.56-hectare jewel in Gevrey, and Laurent Ponsot farms a full hectare of it, calling it 'the Lolita of Grands Crus' for its seductive charm. Ponsot left his family's legendary Domaine Ponsot in 2017 to build his own house, bringing prized fruit sources with him, and this Cuvee du Saule is the result here. Griotte takes its name from the morello cherry, and the wine plays the part: expressive red and black fruit, a hint of spice, and a silky palate framed by enough firm tannin to age gracefully for years. This is finesse-driven, traditional Burgundy from one of its most singular figures. Cellar it or decant generously.

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Burghound

96 points

"Like the Latricières, the nose is ripe, cool and restrained while featuring elegant aromas of overtly spicy and earthy red cherry liqueur and discreet newly turned earth nuances. There is fine concentration to the intense, palate staining and muscular flavors that also coat the mouth with dry extract while offering a superbly persistent finish that is quite firmly structured. This beautifully balanced and powerful effort is almost lilting and overall, this is quite simply terrific."

Decanter

96 points

"Ponsot has referred to Griotte as 'the Lolita of Grands Crus,' a reference to its seductive nature. He farms 1ha of the appellation's total 2.56ha and the results in 2019 were delicious, with expressive red and black fruit, and a hint of spice on the nose. On the palate, the wine is fresh and silky, yet retains enough firm tannin to ensure that it will age gracefully for years. A wonderful balance for the vintage. Drinking Window 2021 - 2029."

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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    2019

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast duck, squab, lamb, mushroom risotto, or soft aged cheeses. A wine for a special-occasion roast.

Tasting Profile

Aromas of red and black cherry, rose petal and gentle spice. Medium-bodied, fresh and silky, with firm but fine tannins. Expressive, perfumed, gracefully ageworthy finish.