Laurent Ponsot Echezeaux Grand Cru Cuvee de L’erable 2017 750ml

Sitting above the village of Flagey-Échezeaux, this vineyard lies between Vougeot and Vosne-Romanée.
Gallo-Roman in origin, the word “cheseaux” means ruins and an old hamlet was probably built here…
Dark in colour, the wine borders on purple. On the nose, an Échezeaux expresses spicy, undergrowth and prune notes, developing with age towards leather and mushroom. Young Échezeaux offers aromas of rose, violet and fresh cherry. On the palate, the frank attack is followed by a pleasantly balanced mouthfeel of supple tannins and delicious roundness.
Autumn and winter dishes with their associated flavours reinforce the deep and fleshy personality of an Échezeaux wine, for example, braised pork with chestnuts and mushrooms.?With its dense texture and tight grain, the wines develop fully after 8 to 10 years of aging and can go further depending on the vintage.

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