Laurent Ponsot Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru Cuvee du Cypres 2019 1.5Ltr

This wine is bright red in colour, resembling very ripe cherries. The aromas of Charmes-Chambertin recall raspberries, blackcurrants and redcurrants, with notes of fruit kernel, liquorice and spices. Other aromas may also be present such as rose, violet, moss and undergrowth. On the palate, power, opulence and elegance combine to create full-bodied, complex, vigorous wines, with voluptuous substance, enabling them to age for at least 10 years.
Synonymous with a great wine, Charmes-Chambertin is powerful, virile, complex and intense, and should be accompanied by equally noble, complex dishes, so that the combination is balanced. Furred game would be an excellent choice, and can be served grilled or, better still, in a wine sauce.
In Burgundy, the word “Charmes” means fallow land, in the sense of stubble fields where a few thickets of “charme” or hornbeam might grow, these small rustic trees with hard wood being perfect for heating.

• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy
• Appellation: Cote De Nuits
• Sub Appellation: Charmes Chambertin
• 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.