2018 Morey St Denis Monts Luisants Blanc
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The 2018 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos des Monts Luisants Blanc 1er Cru has a characterful, distinctive nose with fennel, wild mint aromas intertwined with nettle and broom. It conveys a sense of the Northern Rhône. The palate is well-balanced with Nashi pear and grilled walnuts, maybe just a little spirituous towards the finish, though bottle age should temper that. I'd stick this white away for several years and see what comes out the other side.
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Neal Martin
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The 2018 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos des Monts Luisants Blanc has turned out very nicely in bottle, mingling scents of pear and white flowers with hints of beeswax, toasted almonds and petrol. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and chiseled, it's nicely concentrated, with tangy acids and a layered core of fruit.
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.