“Villa Ponciago’s 2010 Fleurie Grande Cuvée La Roche Muriers has a slightly gamey note on the nose, accompanied by black berries, with a finely tannic palate suggesting infused fruit blended with a mouth-watering salinity. Robust and succulent, with a woody nuance that does not overwhelm the fruit, it will be worth keeping an eye on until at least 2015.” (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
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Eye
a deep, intense garnet color
Nose
rich, complex, and elegant, with scents of violet intertwined with aromas of red berries and very ripe notes of black cherry
Palate
It displays minerality and structure supported by fine, velvety tannins, with a very silky finish featuring spicy notes.
Serve
at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with red meat, game in sauce, and strong-flavored cheeses (such as Roquefort)
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15/20 (Very 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:
As always, the fruit is darker and more concentrated than in the other vintages, with a palate featuring rich tannins, good length, and charm, all balanced with a fresh finish.
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 (2013 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Villa Ponciago’s 2010 Fleurie Grande Cuvée La Roche Muriers has a slightly gamey note on the nose, accompanied by black berries, with a finely tannic palate suggesting infused fruit blended with a mouth-watering salinity. Robust and succulent, with woody nuances that do not overwhelm the fruit, it will be worth keeping 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 here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
Serious and full-bodied, the 2010 La Roche Muriers is a wine built for aging that should 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 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.