The Fleurie Cuvée Les Hauts de Py 2012 is mainly aged in barrels that are 1 to 4 years old, with the rest in new demi-muid barrels. It reveals an attractive, bright bouquet with aromas of crushed strawberries and red cherries. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, well-judged acidity, natural charm, roundness, and a cranberry finish... Drink now and until 2017." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
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Eye
intense, purple color with beautiful violet highlights
Nose
complex and charming, with aromas of dark fruits: wild blackberry, black cherry, blueberry
Mouth
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 with poultry, white meat, game, grilled or roasted red meat, lean fish with white butter sauce...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2015 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About wine:
Spicier and more flavorful than La Réserve, with a smooth texture, you can tell that some of the grapes were vinified whole.
About the estate:
Château de Poncié (Ponciago in Latin) is a historic property 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 reviving the soil across nearly 60 hectares of vineyards, all located around the château in the northern part of the appellation, is a mammoth one. Frédéric Weber and his teams are working diligently on this project, with results improving year after year.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
2-star rating (Successful production)
About the estate:
Villa Ponciago is believed to be the first known name of the estate, as mentioned in the charter of Cluny Abbey. The 19 hectares cultivated in the Fleurie appellation, spread over 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 search for maturity, Thomas Henriot strives for finesse and elegance, notably through measured pigeage and long fermentations.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2014 guide) 88/100 (Good wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
The Fleurie Cuvée Les Hauts de Py 2012 is mainly aged in 1- to 4-year-old barrels, with the rest in new demi-muids. It reveals an attractive, bright bouquet with aromas of crushed strawberries and red cherries. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, well-judged acidity, natural charm, roundness, and a cranberry finish. Drink 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 in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About wine:
Slightly reduced upon opening, Les Hauts du Py is nonetheless dense and very deep, with a lovely silkiness.
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 give it the care and improvements it deserves. It undoubtedly boasts a beautiful 49-hectare vineyard, much of which is located 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 (from a selection of the estate's best plots), Les Hauts du Py (high-altitude terroir) and La Roche Muriers (hillsides). The latest vintages demonstrate the progress made and reflect the estate's ambition. 2012 places it at the top and justifies the award of a well-deserved first star.
Customer rating
2/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. BERNARD D. Published on 06/23/2015
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