“The 2012 Fleurie Cuvée Les Hauts de Py is aged primarily in barrels aged 1 to 4 years, with the remainder in new demi-muids. It reveals an attractive, bright bouquet with aromas of crushed strawberries and red cherries. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with fine tannins and well-balanced acidity, displaying natural charm and roundness, with a cranberry finish… Drink now through 2017.” (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
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Eye
Intense, deep purple color with beautiful violet hues
Nose
complex and charming, with aromas of dark fruits: wild blackberry, black cherry, blueberry
Palate
Dense and mineral, perfectly balanced, with smooth, silky tannins and a very long finish
Serve
at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with poultry, white meats, game, grilled or roasted red meats, and lean fish served with a white butter sauce...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2015 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the wine:
Spicier and more flavorful than the La-Réserve, with a smooth texture; you can tell that some of the grapes were vinified as whole clusters.
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 earliest 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
Wine rated (2014 guide) 88/100 (Good wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2012 Fleurie Cuvée Les Hauts de Py is aged primarily in barrels aged 1 to 4 years, with the remainder in new demi-muids. It reveals an attractive, bright bouquet with notes of crushed strawberries and red cherries. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with fine tannins and well-balanced acidity, offering natural charm, roundness, and a cranberry finish… Enjoy now through 2017.
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)
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 wine:
Although slightly restrained on the palate, Les Hauts du Py is nonetheless dense and very deep, with a lovely silky texture
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 continue to provide it with the care and improvements it deserves. It is undeniably blessed with a beautiful 49-hectare vineyard, much of which is situated on hillsides with steep slopes reaching up to 60%. The Hauts du Py parcel 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
2/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. BERNARD D. Published on June 23, 2015
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