Pierre Ponnelle

Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir

9.52 ratings
101 pro ratings
Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Dade Thieriot

The surprise sleeper of the evening--no one expected much of anything from a lesser-known shipper bottling and a low ullage to boot--WRONG!
Sourced from
#Ponnelle's estate-owned vineyard parcel, this #GrandCru #Pinot proved to be yet another astounding #1978--also one of the last century's finest years! #burgundy

The surprise sleeper of the evening--no one expected much of anything from a lesser-known shipper bottling and a low ullage to boot--WRONG!
Sourced from
#Ponnelle's estate-owned vineyard parcel, this #GrandCru #Pinot proved to be yet another astounding #1978--also one of the last century's finest years! #burgundy

May 30th, 2015
Brian Courtney

1996. Glad we didn't wait one more day to open. Fading summer red fruits and just enough hint of structure to give it a nice finish.

1996. Glad we didn't wait one more day to open. Fading summer red fruits and just enough hint of structure to give it a nice finish.

Apr 7th, 2015