2013 Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes
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The 2013 Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru takes time to unfold on the nose, mainly red fruit, tertiary, with touches of orange rind, subtle estuarine scents and Japanese wakame. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins, fresh with a bitter-edged opening. The impressive depth and almost obdurate tannic finish make me wonder whether it is proportionate to the fruit concentration. Maybe afford this a little longer?
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Neal Martin
The Wine Advocate
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The 2013 Clos de la Roche Cuvée Vieilles Vignes, from vines planted in 1905, has an inviting, delineated bouquet with vibrant wild strawberry, raspberry preserve and mineral notes. The palate has great tension – so suave and poised with superb symmetry and an effortless finish that I don’t think the Clos Saint Denis has at the moment. Laurent Ponsot did not disguise his enthusiasm for this Grand Cru and I could understand why.
The 2013 Clos de la Roche Cuvee Vieilles Vignes, from vines planted in 1905, has an inviting, delineated bouquet with vibrant wild strawberry, raspberry preserve and mineral notes. The palate has great tension – so suave and poised with superb symmetry and an effortless finish that I don’t think the Clos Saint Denis has at the moment. Laurent Ponsot did not disguise his enthusiasm for this Grand Cru and I could understand why. Dec 2014, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Domaine Ponsot is one of the most well-known estates in the Côte de Nuits, famed for owning three of the original four hectares of the Clos de la Roche Grand Cru. The legendary domaine also produces another nine Grand Cru cuvées.