Sugar cane cap with zero carbon footprint
High tension with a savory edge
On the palate it is fruity and firm with flavors of cassis
mineral volcanic soils make for ideal growing conditions
A great aperitif and equally splendid with richly flavored foods and desserts
Domaine Ponsot - Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2019 (1.5L) Maule Valley Sugar cane cap with zeroThe king of the cellar is predictably the 2019 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Cuve Vieilles Vignes, and equally predictably, it was the most reserved and introverted wine in the cellar when I visited. Wafting from the glass with aromas of peonies, plums, cherries, orange rind, warm spices and rich soil tones, it's full bodied, layered and multidimensional, with huge concentration, an elegantly muscular chassis of rich, powdery tannins and a long, resonant