Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, "Cuvée du Cèdre", Laurent Ponsot - 2017

Name: Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, "Cuvée du Cèdre", Laurent Ponsot
Brand: Ponsot
SKU: 46170
Price: 599.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 46170 750 mL

From an assemblage of several different parcels and producers in Clos de Vougeot, this is blended and meticulously crafted by Laurent Ponsot. After 36 years working at his family's estate, this is his début with his own project. Medium-bodied, structured, with red fruits, earth, and spice, this is clearly a wine that will improve over time. Pair with roast duck fried rice.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2017

Country

France

Region

Burgundy

Sub-Region

Côte de Nuits

Appellation/Village

Vougeot

Producer

Ponsot

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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