Winery: Laurent Ponsot
Country / Region: France, Burgundy
Date Winery was established: 2015
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Alcohol Content / Volume: 13% / 750ml
First Vintage Released: 2018
Good to Know: The Charmes-Chambertin wine presents itself in a striking, bright red hue, reminiscent of a ripe cherry in its prime. Its aroma is a bouquet of flavors, from the sweet berry undertones of raspberry and blackcurrant, to the tart, refreshing hints of redcurrant. Adding a sense of depth and complexity, there is also the scent of stone, vibrant spices, and the distinctive aroma of liquorice. Floral and natural notes such as rose, violet, moss, and undergrowth further enhance the richness of its scent profile.
Tasting this wine is an experience of power, opulence, and elegance that fuses to create a robust and intricate body, overflowing with zest and sensuous richness. This is a wine designed for aging, showing its full potential after at least a decade of maturation.
The Charmes-Chambertin is a symbol of superior quality wine, manifesting in its virile, complex, and intense character. It demands the accompaniment of equally complex dishes to maintain a balanced pairing. This is a wine that pairs excellently with game, whether grilled or even better, served with a wine sauce.
In Burgundy, the term “Charmes” refers to a wasteland, used in the context of a “thatch” hosting a sparse population of hornbeam groves. These petite, rustic trees produce solid wood, ideally suited for providing warmth.
