Laurent Ponsot Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru Cuvee du Merisier 2020 750ml

Clos Saint-Denis first appeared in the 11th century, when it was owned by the canons of Vergy who worshipped Saint Denis.
This is the iconic Laurent Ponsot wine, a traditional-style elixir.
The vines come from a plot planted in 1911, and express the essence of the terroir through hundred-year-old stock.
Their roots, embedded in the parent rock, extract a multitude of fragrances and aromas to give each vintage unrivalled complexity: these are wines as they would have been made before the advent of phylloxera.
This beautiful wine can be drunk alone, without a dish to showcase it, or is capable of showcasing any dish.
Powerful yet subtle, with bags of class, Clos Saint Denis wines are excellent and timeless examples of what Burgundy does best.

• Country: France
• Region: Burgundy
• Appellation: Cote De Nuits
• Sub Appellation: Clos Saint Denis
• Size: 750ml
• 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.