Domaine Ponsot : Saint-Romain Village "Cuvée de la Mésange" 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Saint-Romain Village "Cuvée de la Mésange" 2022 Domaine Ponsot

Tasting notes

Colour
The colour reveals a pale gold hue with green highlights.

Nose
The nose expresses a lovely freshness through aromas of white flowers and linden blossom, underscored by delicate mineral notes.

Palate
The palate proves balanced and lively, offering ripe, delicate fruit supported by moderate acidity. A beautiful minerality stretches out on the finish, promising to round out with time and reveal an enjoyable depth.

Food and wine pairing

This white wine pairs harmoniously with delicate poached or pan-fried fish, poached eggs, as well as lightly marinated or sautéed vegetables. It also pairs very well with soft-rind cheeses such as Camembert.

Service and storage

It is recommended to serve the Saint-Romain Village "Cuvée de la Mésange" 2022 at a temperature between 12 and 14°C. This wine can be enjoyed from 2024 and will continue to evolve until around 2027.

Other characteristics

The name of this cuvée refers to the tit, a small, lively bird, illustrating the precision and delicacy of this wine. It is also distinguished by a pure expression of fruit, as the estate chooses not to use any new oak barrels during its production.

The pure, mineral expression of a white Burgundy by Domaine Ponsot

The estate

Founded in 1872 by William Ponsot, Domaine Ponsot is a historic figure of Burgundy, located in Morey-Saint-Denis. A pioneer in estate bottling as early as the 1920s, the estate has distinguished itself through its respectful approach to terroir and its massale selections of Pinot Noir. Today, Rose-Marie Ponsot runs the estate, alongside winemaker Alexandre Abel. True to its non-interventionist philosophy, Domaine Ponsot produces authentic wines while incorporating modern technologies to guarantee the authenticity of its bottles around the world.

The vineyard

The vineyard from which this Saint-Romain originates is located in the Côte de Beaune, within a valley at an altitude ranging from 280 to 400 metres. This cooler microclimate rests on clay-limestone soils that give the wine its characteristic minerality. The 0.48-hectare plot, planted with vines around 30 years old, is cultivated without the use of insecticides or pesticides, in full respect of natural cycles. This respectful approach perfectly illustrates the spirit of Burgundy winemaking.

The vintage

Following a previous year marked by heavy losses, the 2022 vintage offered milder climatic conditions. However, the vines had to contend with significant periods of drought, leading to a roughly thirty percent reduction in yields across the region.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes are harvested by hand, with rigorous sorting of defective bunches carried out directly on the vine. The vinification of the Saint-Romain Village "Cuvée de la Mésange" 2022 takes place naturally, through the action of indigenous yeasts, without filtration or fining. Aging lasts between 18 and 20 months in old oak barrels, as the estate completely excludes the use of new wood in order to preserve the pure expression of the terroir.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay