2019 | Laurent Ponsot | Bonnes Mares Cuvee de l'Amandier

Elegant wine. An overtly floral nose enjoys added breadth in the form of the pure essence of earthy red and black cherry and spice aromas that are trimmed in just enough wood to notice. The medium weight plus flavors possess a positively gorgeous mouthfeel that, like the Griotte, are bold yet lilting while displaying excellent intensity on the driving finish that flashes the hallmark austerity of a young Bonnes Mares.

Reviews:

• Decanter: Spectacularly forward, with lushly expressive notes of ripe red and black berry fruit, a firm mineral underpinning, and a smoky, earthy note. All of the press wine was blended into the free-run wine and the result was aged on the lees without racking. The texture on the palate seems a bit flat in the middle, but it is a pleasant wine, with balance and elegance that endure on the finish.

• Allen Meadows: An overtly floral nose enjoys added breadth in the form of the pure essence of earthy red and black cherry and spice aromas that are trimmed in just enough wood to notice. The medium weight plus flavors possess a positively gorgeous mouthfeel that, like the Griotte, are bold yet lilting while displaying excellent intensity on the driving finish that flashes the hallmark austerity of a young Bonnes Mares.

Producer Information

After 36 years at Domaine Ponsot, Laurent Ponsot left the family domaine in February of 2017 to pursue a new wine adventure. He is joined in this new endeavor by his son, Clément, whose excitement for winemaking is as strong as his own, while his other two children, Claire and Nicolas, also hold shares in the company. Embodying his pioneering spirit, the company is named after Laurent himself who values humility, respects nature, and enjoys above all else the great pleasure of winemaking. Laurent’s resolute quest for an alliance between history and innovation continues, and he will retain all of the fruits of his past research, such as the perfect closure, élevage without sulfur but under neutral gas, temperature-controlled “intelligent cases”, and the protection of authenticity. Through these innovations, his goal, as always, will be to provide consummate, authentic examples of great Burgundy wines.

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