2018 CHAMBERTIN GRAND CRU CLOS DU BÈZE CUVÉE DE FRÊNE LAURENT PONSOT - 6x75cl

Tasting Notes

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  Goedhuis, November 2019

  A beautifully polished wine and arguably a more sophisticated style than the Chambertin. Lots of sweet black berry fruits here. The tannic core is tightly controlled and there is a refreshing brightness throughout the palate. Layered and very long.

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  Burghound, January 2020,
  Score: 90-92

  Here too the overtly spicy essence of red and dark pinot fruit nose flirts with very subtle hints of volatile acidity. The supple, round and delicious middle weight flavors possess an almost easy-going mid-palate though the dusty, saline and lingering finish is quite firm, powerful and serious. Drink: 2030+

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Producer

Laurent Ponsot

Laurent Ponsot is one of Burgundy’s most internationally renowned winemakers. In 2017 he formally left his family domaine in Morey St Denis, and struck out on his own with a new winemaking facility in Gilly-lès- Cîteaux from where he now runs his solo project, started in 2015, full-time. He had been instrumental in Domaine Ponsot’s rise to fame, and had built a reputation as a maverick winemaker with his unique style that combined late harvesting, destemming, and complete aversion to new oak in the cellar. His wines are concentrated and long lived, and have won him admirers the world over. He is a passionate campaigner and prominent activist in the fight against fake wine on the secondary market. Having left his family domaine in the hands of his sisters, Laurent is joined by his son, Clément, at his new project, and together they are continuing to make their hugely exciting wines. Much of the fruit comes from his share of the family vineyards that remained with him after his departure, whilst the new project has given him the opportunity to explore new appellations.