Laurent Ponsot, a wine-trading business run with passion in Burgundy, also cultivates seven hectares of vines in some of the region’s finest appellations. Convinced that quality raw materials are key to producing great wines, Laurent Ponsot collaborates with producers committed to cultivating their vines with the utmost respect for the land and biodiversity. The objective is to allow the terroir to express all its qualities through each vine. In the winery, the estate combines traditional Burgundian expertise with the latest technology to produce wines in a more sustainable approach. Vinification involves minimal intervention and sulphur is added in minute quantities. Whether the domain dons its merchant or winemaker cap, the ethos stays the same: to unveil all the characteristics and aromas of the terroir through each and every vintage.

The Chardonnay vines are located in the Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru appellation, nestling in the heart of the Côte de Beaune in the Côte d’Or. These vines were donated to the Church by the Emperor Charlemagne in 775. Each parcel of Pinot Noir, towering at an altitude of around 280 metres, is carefully cultivated on sloping hillsides consisting of marl, clay and limestone. In the winery, the estate produces this superb white wine following a rigorous, age-old tradition, combined with a low-intervention approach.
The golden colour, with subtle green highlights, will develop elegant amber nuances over the years. The infinitely delicate and exquisite bouquet reveals expressive aromas of baked apple, citrus fruit, lime blossom and juniper, complemented by luscious notes of butter and cinnamon. A powerful burst on the palate reveals aromas of leather, truffles and honey, leading to a concentrated, rich and persistent finish.