Domaine Ponsot
Comptoir des Millésimes

Visit domain Ponsot is one of the many fields in which conversion to organic farming. Like many vineyards, they pay a great deal of attention to farming that respects the standards of the land, in order to avoid disease and pollution. give much more natural wines. In this article, I'll explain how this estate came into being, and also give details of three cuvées. important : Clos de La Roche, Corton Charlemagne and the Morey 1er cru cuvée des alouettes.

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One way of looking at it:

Sustainable viticulture, organic viticulture and biodynamic viticulture are the three types of viticulture that exist in France. domain Ponsot. These ways of cultivating vines are mainly based on a negative result, because man has gone too far with chemical cultivation and has no concern for the future of the vines. Respect for nature at the estate has become a habit, reflecting the image of tradition.  "peasant. Since then, every generation of the estate has adopted the same way of cultivating the vines, with love and respect for the terroir. This natural way of growing makes it easier for them to express the richness of their terroir. the burgundy. Today's advanced technology also helps to control soil, vegetation and maturity. In short, each operation carried out in the vineyards appeals to the natural side of the harvest, but also to their spirit of precision.

The estate's great vintages :

  • Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Cuvée Vieilles Vignes - Ponsot :

This is undoubtedly the flagship cuvée of the estate's cellar. It is as introverted as it is reserved. Aromas of peony, plum, cherry, orange peel, warm spices and the flavors of the soil and earth emerge from the glass. It's full-bodied, with enormous concentration, a muscular frame, rich, powdery tannins and a long, resonant finish.

 

  • Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru - Ponsot :

It is pale gold in its youth, but as it ages, it turns to amber and more yellow nuances. It has an infinite delicacy, the bouquet expressing buttery tones, baked apple, citrus, pineapple, lime blossom, fern, juniper, cinnamon and flint. Honeyed notes are also common. Leather and truffle aromas are reminiscent of older vintages (up to 25-30 years). The concentration of the Chardonnayits distinction and balance. Rarely have we seen such a strong presence of the grape variety directly linked to the character of its terroir.

 

  • Morée St Denis 1er Cru Cuvée les alouettes - Ponsot :

The majority of the vineyard is planted with Pinot Noir. But some plots are planted with Chardonnay or Pinot Blanc. The color is usually a full, assertive ruby, carmine, intense garnet with purplish highlights. The bouquet features notes of black fruits such as blackcurrant and blueberry, and red stone fruits such as cherry. Other variants include sloe, bramble, violet, carnation, licorice and fruit in brandy.

 

  • Some other important Domaine Ponsot vintages:

  • Chapelle-Chambertin
  • Griotte-Chambertin
  • Gevrey- Chambertin Cuvée de l'Abeille
  • Morey St Denis Cuvée des Grives
  • Saint Romain Cuvée de la Mésange

 

A few historical dates:

  • The story begins in 1872 when William Ponsot, originally from Saint Romain in the Côte d'Or, bought a vineyard in Morey-Saint-Denis and began living there. He previously owned parcels of Clos des Mots-Luisants and Clos de la Roche, and also cultivates other appellations such as Gebrey-Chambertin, Les Combottes and Charmes Chambertins.

 

  • Visit 1920At the end of the 19th century, his nephew and fileul Hippolyte Ponsot, after a career in diplomacy, took over the reins of the estate. With the help of his brother, Henri Ponsot, who was also a diplomat (resident general in Morocco, French ambassador in several countries), Hippolyte enlarged Les Clos de la Roche by acquiring three-quarters of the original "Clos de la Roche" site.

 

  • 1932 He had obtained the privilege of bottling his entire harvest. This was a rare favor at the time, which only a few vineyards could afford. The sale of his wines began with the 1934 vintage, with countries such as France, the United States and many other European countries.

 

  • 1935Hippolyte Ponsot: A basic lawyer, Hippolyte Ponsot was one of the people who invested in the classification of Burgundy vines as A.O.C. in 1935 and 1936.

 

  • 1942: The son jean-Marie's turn PONSOT to work in the field, in collaboration with his father. In 1957, Hippolyte stopped working in the field.

 

  • 1960He builds on his father's know-how to become an expert in clonal selection in Burgundy.
  • 1981Laurent Ponsot joins his father Jean-Marie on the family estate, which he manages with his sister Rose-Marie Ponsot. He renews a commercial system that varies the sale of bottled production in 44 countries. Farming and winemaking are always carried out with respect. In 1989, the estate became a recognized brand.
  • 1997 :The domaine is run by Laurent Ponsot and his sister Rose-Marie. Laurent has run the operational side of the business for almost 20 years.
  • 2017 Laurent Ponsot retires from the domaine to devote himself to his personal projects. Rose-Marie becomes sole manager of the estate, assisted by Alexandre Abel.

We hope this article on Domaine Ponsot and the details of its cuvées will be of interest to you. If you have any questions, please leave a comment and we'll get back to you.

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