Cuvee Tres Vieilles Vignes
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Typically reaches its peak between 15 to 40 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted duck, venison with a berry reduction, wild mushroom and truffle risotto
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Crafted from some of the oldest Pinot Noir vines in the Côte de Nuits, some of which were planted as far back as 1905, Domaine Ponsot's Cuvée Très Vieilles Vignes represents the absolute zenith of Clos de la Roche. This legendary Grand Cru is a monument to traditional, non-interventionist winemaking. Eschewing the use of new oak, the domaine ages this precious nectar in seasoned barrels, some decades old, to preserve the pure, unadulterated expression of the limestone-rich terroir. The result is a wine of breathtaking complexity, boasting an intense bouquet of dark cherries, forest floor, game, and exotic spices. Its history is deeply intertwined with the evolution of the Clos de la Roche appellation itself, which the Ponsot family helped champion and expand in the early 20th century.
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Founded in 1872 by William Ponsot, Domaine Ponsot is a legendary estate located in Morey-Saint-Denis, within the heart of Burgundy's Côte de Nuits, France. Today, the domaine is celebrated for its uncompromising, traditional approach to winemaking, which eschews new oak in favor of seasoned barrels and avoids temperature control or sulfur additions during vinification. The estate is particularly renowned for its exceptional Grand Cru holdings, most notably its iconic Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes, which yields profound, long-lived Pinot Noir. Under the stewardship of the Ponsot family, the winery continues to craft deeply expressive, terroir-driven red and white wines that remain benchmarks of Burgundian excellence.