Domaine Ponsot, Corton Grand Cru, "Cuvée du Bourdon"
A blend of four parcels worked as a joint venture since 2009. Dark fruits on the nose with Pinot lift and great intensity and purity. Very ripe with no trace of jamminess, while firm tannins give grip and structure. Very assertive now but has great energy and drive. A wine of great splendour and potential. This is one of the four most-recent Grand Crus in the Ponsot line up. The fruit comes from 3 small parcels, though Laurent was not disposed to reveal their exact location.
Perhaps reflecting Laurent’s aversion to most Corton Rouge, which he suggests, with a smile, lacks elegance and typically”…makes a good alternative to Châteauneuf-du-Pape…” this cuvée is quite unlike any Corton we have tried. It has an energy and purity that is a delight to drink. The name means ‘cuvée of the bumblebee.
Winery: Domaine PonsotAppellation: Burgundy, Corton Grand Cru
Average age of vines: 30 years old
Farming Methods: Sustainable agriculture, Guyot pruning
Maturation: 18 months in French oak barrels. No new barrels. Average age of barrels: 15 years
Soil: Marly with calcareous scree
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard Orientation: N/A
Vineyard Size: 0.6 ha in total spread over 3 climats: 60% "Les Paulands", 20% "Perrières", 20% "Clos du Roy".
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Domaine Ponsot, Corton Grand Cru, "Cuvée du Bourdon" 2020
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Domaine Ponsot, Corton Grand Cru, "Cuvée du Bourdon" 2021
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