Ratings: Robert Parker 88/100, Gault Millau 15/20, RVF 14/20, Guide Hachette 1* (Very successful wine)
“This is a delightful wine with beautiful character, featuring an expressive nose of ripe fruit and floral notes, with a subtle hint of animal notes. On the palate, it is refined and light, yet never lacking in depth. The oak is elegant and the finish is lingering.” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - Gault & Millau)
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Eye
dress in shades of purple and garnet
Nose
Refined, elegant, and complex, it develops notes of cherry and blueberry, followed by violet and peony
Palate
a bold and expressive attack, with a freshness that highlights the balance between structure and aromatic richness
Serve
at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2017
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des volailles, des viandes blanches, des viandes rouges grillées ou rôties...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2015 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Château de Poncié (Ponciago in Latin) is a historic estate in the Fleurie appellation. Acquired in 2008 by the Henriot family (Champagnes Henriot, Bouchard Père et Fils, William Fèvre) after decades of poor viticultural practices, the task of revitalizing the soil across nearly 60 hectares of vineyards—all located around the château in the northern part of the appellation—is monumental. Frédéric Weber and his teams are working diligently on this, with results that improve year after year.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated 2** stars (Successful production)
About the estate:
Villa Ponciago is believed to be the estate’s first known name, as mentioned in the charter of Cluny Abbey. The 19 hectares cultivated in the Fleurie appellation, spread across more than 200 plots, were taken over in 2008 by the Henriot family from Champagne, and the first vintage bottled was 2009—previously, the wines were sold in bulk. Beyond low yields and the pursuit of ripeness, Thomas Henriot demonstrates his quest for finesse and elegance, notably through measured punching down and long fermentations.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2015 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
This historic Fleurie estate, located in the northern part of the appellation, was taken over in 2008 by the Henriot family, who have been consistently providing it with the care and improvements it deserves. It is undeniably home to a beautiful 49-hectare vineyard, much of which is situated on hillsides with steep slopes reaching up to 60%. The Hauts du Py plot is one of the highest points in the appellation (410 m). Three cuvées are produced: La Réserve (made from a selection of the estate’s best plots), Les Hauts du Py (high-altitude terroir), and La Roche Muriers (slopes). Recent vintages demonstrate the progress made and reflect the estate’s ambition. The 2012 vintage places it at the top and justifies the awarding of a well-deserved first star.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. SERGE S. Published on 10/25/2012
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