Ponsot   Clos St Denis Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru

2015 Clos St Denis Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru

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2015 Clos St Denis Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru from Ponsot, Burgundy, France

In the world of sophisticated wine investment, the 2015 Clos St Denis Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru from Ponsot emerges as a singular treasure amidst Burgundy's celebrated terroirs. This particular vintage is steeped in an elegance that connoisseurs have come to associate with the finest expressions of Burgundian winemaking.

 

Quintessence of 2015 Exemplified

The year 2015 blessed Burgundy with favourable climatic generosity, resulting in a vintage that has enthralled palates and peaked investor interest. As I delve into the 2015 Clos St Denis Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru from Ponsot, the sensual marriage of complex aromatics and refined structure speaks to the exceptional nature of this growing season.

The typicity of matured old vines is showcased with profound depth here. Earthy undertones layer over a tapestry of ripe dark berries in a display of balance that only old vine grandeur can conceive. Framed by a well-judged oak influence, the tannins are like silk – present, yet unobtrusive, supporting without overshadowing the wine's natural poise.

 

A Vintage to Savor and Invest In

For investors, the allure of the 2015 Clos St Denis Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru from Ponsot extends beyond the sensory experience. It stands as one of the more prescient additions to any portfolio, given its potential for graceful aging and appreciating market value. The elegance captured in this bottle is a testament to both the year's vivacity and Ponsot’s venerated viticultural practices.

Deftly interwoven with minerality, there are hints of cherry and subtle spice that whisper tales of meticulous old-world craft. This wine is a sonnet dedicated to the storied legacy of Burgundian excellence molded by a particularly sumptuous growing season.

Embracing this 2015 luminary from Clos St Denis is to invest in a slice of viticultural history — an entrancing concoction promising to age with dignity and evolve into an even more mesmerizing narrative with each passing year.

Market price (HKD)

HK$50,860.00

12x75cl

Highest score

93

POP score

409.23

Scores and tasting notes

92-94

The 2015 Clos Saint-Denis Très Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru has a very elegant and stylish bouquet with red cherry, crushed strawberry and bergamot scents the unfurl in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe dark cherries, raspberry and cranberry fruit, quite pointed acidity but with good balance on the structured, lightly spiced finish. This was showing better than several other grand crus at the time of tasting from barrel.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 30 December 2016

Vintage performance