Laurent Ponsot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Cuvee du Cedre 2020 1.5Ltr

Founded circa 1110 by the nearby Cîteaux Abbey, Clos de Vougeot represents the essence of Burgundy. This 50 hectare block of vines has been surrounded by the same stone walls for five centuries. Its wine is one of the flagship red Grands Crus.
Its highly intense colour varies from raspberry red to deep garnet. The smoothness of the bouquet evokes the spring: a rose blooming at dawn, violets in the morning dew, and damp mignonette flowers. Although somewhat austere on the palate when young, fleshy fullness is combined with the elegant finesse of raspberry, wild mint, and even truffle…
A piece of roast veal with moderately firm mushrooms is an ideal match for the tannins of a Clos de Vougeot without overpowering them.?Great length is a sign of a wine that will keep well (10 to 30 years, sometimes longer).

• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy
• Appellation: Cote De Nuits
• Sub Appellation: Vougeot
• Size: 1.5Ltr
• Color: Red

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world’s most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means ‘black pine’ in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.