In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, rose, spice, earth
Palate: dark berry, mineral, truffle, silk
A finer, more perfumed Ponsot grand cru, with red fruit, spice and a savoury, mineral length.
What it pairs with
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Roast venison with cassis jus
Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin. -
Coq au vin
A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register. -
Epoisses de Bourgogne
The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.
How to serve Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru Cuvee Tres Vieilles Vignes
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Coq au vin, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
From very old vines, Ponsot's Clos Saint-Denis is more delicate than its Clos de la Roche.
- 1934 — Old-vine bottlings established
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Ponsot
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Morey-Saint-Denis, AOC)
- Oak
- Long ageing in older French oak, no new wood
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 500 to 1100 at retail
- Drinking window
- 15-40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1934
Scores
- Burghound 92 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru Cuvee Tres Vieilles Vignes
What does Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru Cuvee Tres Vieilles Vignes taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, rose, spice, earth. On the palate, dark berry, mineral, truffle, silk. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A finer, more perfumed Ponsot grand cru, with red fruit, spice and a savoury, mineral length.
When should I drink Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru Cuvee Tres Vieilles Vignes?
Drink 15-40 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru Cuvee Tres Vieilles Vignes?
Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Coq au vin and Epoisses de Bourgogne. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
What grapes are in Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru Cuvee Tres Vieilles Vignes?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Morey-Saint-Denis, AOC).