"Villa Ponciago's Fleurie Grande Cuvée La Roche Muriers 2010 has a slightly gamey note joined on the nose by black berries, with a finely tannic palate suggesting infused fruit mixed with a mouthwatering salinity. Supported and succulent, with a woody nuance that does not interfere with the fruit, it will be worth following until at least 2015." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
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Eye
deep garnet color, very intense
Nose
Rich, complex, and elegant, with violet scents mixed with red fruit aromas and very ripe black cherry notes.
Mouth
Minerality and structure with fine, smooth tannins and a very silky finish with spicy notes.
Serve
at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with red meat, game in sauce, and strong cheeses (Roquefort, etc.).
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15/20 (Very 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:
Still that fruitiness, darker and more concentrated than in other vintages, with rich tannins on the palate, length and charm, in a fresh balance.
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 rating (2013 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Villa Ponciago's Fleurie Grande Cuvée La Roche Muriers 2010 has a slightly gamey note joined on the nose by black berries, with a finely tannic palate suggesting infused fruit mixed with a mouthwatering salinity. Supported and succulent, with a woody nuance that does not interfere with the fruit, it will be worth following until at least 2015.
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2014 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:
Serious, with excellent volume on the palate, La Roche Muriers 2010 is a wine made for aging, to be opened in three to five years.
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 06/15/2015
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