2021, Domaine Ponsot, MOREY-SAINT-DENIS, 1er Cru, 'Clos des Mont Luisants', Blanc

The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis Blanc Mont Luisants 1er Cru has an appealing bouquet that gently creeps up on you: white peach, Nashi pear and a touch of kerosene, all well defined. The palate is taut and fresh with green apple, pear and grapefruit notes, hints of orange rind, plenty of extract on the finish with ample freshness. This should age with aplomb. 91-93 Neal Martin, Vinous (2022).

The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos des Monts Luisants Blanc exhibits aromas of lime zest, white flowers and freshly baked bread, followed by a medium to full-bodied, bright and satiny palate with tangy acids and a penetrating, chalky finish. 91-93 William Kelley, Wine Advocate (2023).

The 1911 planting remains 80% of the cuvée. Picked on 4th October, and now still in barrel. Slightly paler in colour than the domaine’s other whites. The bouquet is really fine, speaking more of the terroir than its grape (100% Aligote). Crystalline purity yet with a little flesh behind. Becomes sharper on the palate but a question of youth. Will develop some greengage character later. Really very smartly made. This will be a great success. ***** 94-96 Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy (2022).

Drinking Window: 2024 - 2040