{"product_id":"laurent-ponsot-bonnes-mares-cuvee-de-lamandier-2021","title":"Laurent Ponsot Bonnes Mares Cuvee de l'Amandier 2021","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Intellectual\" Grand Cru from a Cool, Classic Vintage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIn early 2026, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003e2021 Laurent Ponsot Bonnes Mares (Cuvée de l’Amandier)\u003c\/b\u003e is being celebrated as a return to the \"classical\" Burgundy style. After a series of warm, solar years, 2021 provided a cooler growing season that allowed Laurent Ponsot to flex his technical precision. This wine is less about \"brute force\" and more about \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"330\"\u003etranslucence, floral complexity, and high-toned energy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eTrue to Laurent's \"avant-garde\" philosophy, this wine is made with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"67\"\u003ezero new oak\u003c\/b\u003e, allowing the limestone-driven terroir of Bonnes Mares to speak without the \"makeup\" of toasted wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe Terroir: Limestone \u0026amp; Iron\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Vibe:\u003c\/b\u003e If Le Chambertin is a \"king,\" Bonnes Mares is the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003e\"wild aristocrat.\"\u003c\/b\u003e It is powerful but untamed, often showing more forest-floor character than the neighboring Chambolle-Musigny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Site:\u003c\/b\u003e Laurent’s parcels are situated in a prime sector that bridges the two temperaments of Bonnes Mares: the \"white\" limestone-heavy soil (which provides lift) and the \"brown\" clay-rich soil (which provides weight).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Amandier\" Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Following his tradition of naming wines after trees, \"Cuvée de l'Amandier\" (The Almond Tree) reflects the wine's delicate, nutty, and floral undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e🍷 Tasting Notes (The \"Vibe\" in 2026)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eCurrent professional reviews from early 2026 highlight the 2021's \"haunting\" aromatics and surprising structural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Nose:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eComplex and \"Pitched.\"\u003c\/b\u003e It leads with a darker fruit spectrum—\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"71\"\u003eblack cherries and blackberries\u003c\/b\u003e—rather than red fruit. As it breathes, sophisticated notes of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"165\"\u003eherbal tea, violet, crushed rose, and newly turned earth\u003c\/b\u003e emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Palate:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eSilky and Taut.\u003c\/b\u003e The entry is medium-bodied with a \"mineral-tight\" structure. It possesses \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"102\"\u003eimpressive volume\u003c\/b\u003e for a cooler vintage, but it is defined by its \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"167\"\u003evivid acidity\u003c\/b\u003e and fine-grained, youthfully austere tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eLong and Saline.\u003c\/b\u003e It leaves a persistent trail of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003espice, licorice, and a stony, chalky grip\u003c\/b\u003e that suggests immense longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e📋 Technical Snapshot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrapes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,0\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1,0\"\u003e2021 (A \"winemaker's vintage\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,3,1,0\"\u003eNo new oak; neutral barrels only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e13.5%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTech\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,5,1,0\"\u003eNFC authentication chips \u0026amp; temperature-tracking sensors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e92–94 Points\u003c\/b\u003e (Burghound \/ Jasper Morris \/ Vinous)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2028 – 2045.\u003c\/b\u003e While it has \"Pinot joy\" now, its true Grand Cru complexity will only unfurl after another 3–5 years in the cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Classic\" Match:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003ePoularde de Bresse with Truffles\u003c\/b\u003e; the wine’s earthy, forest-floor notes are a soulmate for poultry and mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Gamey Choice:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eRoasted Squab or Duck Breast with a cherry reduction\u003c\/b\u003e; the dark fruit of the 2021 balances the richness of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Terroir\" Match:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003eWild Mushroom Risotto\u003c\/b\u003e; the mineral texture of the wine harmonizes with the savory umami of the dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Laurent Ponsot is a pioneer of \"intelligent\" packaging. In 2026, you can \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003escan the NFC chip\u003c\/b\u003e in the capsule with your smartphone to verify the bottle's authenticity and check if it has been exposed to improper temperatures during transport. Because of its \"austere\" youth, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"280\"\u003edecant for 1–2 hours\u003c\/b\u003e if opening before 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Laurent Ponsot Bonnes Mares Cuvee de l'Amandier 2021","offer_id":57122481570166,"sku":"'3770028498901","price":699.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Alko","offer_id":57122481602934,"sku":"'3770028498901","price":510.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/ponsotbonnesmares.png?v=1774194338","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/laurent-ponsot-bonnes-mares-cuvee-de-lamandier-2021","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}