"Villa Ponciago's 2010 Fleurie Grande Cuvée La Roche Muriers has a slightly pheasant-like note joined on the nose by dark berries, with a finely tannic palate suggesting infused fruit mixed with salivating salinity. Sustained and succulent, with an oaky nuance that doesn't get in the way of the fruit, it's worth following through 2015 at least." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Villa Ponciago
Cuvée
Grande Cuvée La Roche Muriers
Vintage
2010
Designation
Fleurie
Region
Beaujolais
Grape varieties
100% Gamay
Terroirs
terroir of very steep slopes, deep sandy soils on the lower slopes, very fine and extremely hard soils on the upper slopes
Viticulture
vineyard management tailored to each plot: goblet pruning, grassing, green harvesting...
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
plot-by-plot vinification into a single cuvée, cold maceration, long fermentation of 15 to 20 days
Breeding
10 months, 30 to 40% in new demi-muids, the balance in aged barrels of 1 to 4 wines
Alcohol content
12,9 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep garnet-red, very intense colour
Nose
rich, complex and elegant, with violet scents mixed with red fruit aromas and very ripe black cherry notes.
Mouth
declines minerality and structure on fine, unctuous tannins, with a very silky, spicy finish.
Serve
at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red meats, game in sauce, and strong cheeses (Roquefort...).
Villa Ponciago
Fleurie
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (2015 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the wine:
The fruit is always darker and more concentrated than in the other cuvées, and the palate is rich in tannins, with length and charm, in a fresh balance.
About the domain :
Château de Poncié (Ponciago in Latin) is a historic estate in the Fleurie cru. Acquired in 2008 by the Henriot family (Champagnes Henriot, Bouchard Père et Fils, William Fèvre) after decades of poor viticultural practices, the task of reawakening the life of the soil on nearly 60 hectares of vineyards, all located around the château in the northern part of the cru, is a titanic one. Frédéric Weber and his teams are working diligently to achieve results that are improving year after year.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Domaine rated 2**Stars (Successful production)
About the domain :
Villa Ponciago is said to be the first known name of the estate, as mentioned in the charter of the Abbey of Cluny. The 19 hectares farmed in the Fleurie appellation, spread over more than 200 parcels, were taken over in 2008 by the Henriot Champagne family, and the first vintage bottled was 2009 - previously, the wines were sold in bulk. In addition to low yields and the quest for maturity, Thomas Henriot's quest for finesse and elegance includes measured punch-downs and long fermentations.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2013 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté 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 pheasant-like note joined on the nose by dark berries, with a finely tannic palate suggesting infused fruit mixed with salivating salinity. Sustained and succulent, with a woody nuance that doesn't get in the way of the fruit, it's worth following through to at least 2015.
About the domain :
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2014 guide) 15.5/20 (Good wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2015) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the wine:
Serious, with great volume on the palate, La Roche Muriers 2010 is a wine for laying down, to be opened in three to five years.
About the domain :
This historic Fleurie estate, located to the north of the appellation, was taken over in 2008 by the Henriot family, who continue to give it the care and improvement it deserves. It boasts an unquestionably beautiful 49 ha vineyard, much of it on hillsides with steep slopes of up to 60%. The Hauts du Py parcel is one of the appellation's highest points (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). Recent vintages demonstrate the progress made and the ambition of the domaine. 2012 places it at the top and justifies the award of a well-deserved first star.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
2/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. BERNARD D. Published on 15/06/2015
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