{"product_id":"laurent-ponsot-meursault-charmes-1er-cru-cuvee-de-la-centauree-2023","title":"Laurent Ponsot Meursault Charmes 1er Cru Cuvee de la Centauree 2023","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_6942421f7786c092\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eLaurent Ponsot Meursault Charmes 1er Cru \"Cuvée de la Centaurée\" 2023\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Monarch of the Mid-Slope – Textural Magnificence, Deep Density, and Seductive Power\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003e2023 Laurent Ponsot Meursault Charmes 1er Cru \"Cuvée de la Centaurée\"\u003c\/b\u003e (named after the centaury flower, a symbol of balance and grace) represents one of the true crown jewels in Ponsot’s white wine portfolio. Sourced from the iconic \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"237\"\u003eLes Charmes\u003c\/i\u003e—arguably the most famous, expansive, and texturally opulent Premier Cru vineyard in the village—this wine captures the site’s historical calling card: an unctuous, voluptuous volume seamlessly bound to an underlying limestone core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eTo achieve this level of multi-layered dimension, Ponsot follows his high-concept \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003ehaute couture\u003c\/i\u003e approach, blending pristine fruit sourced across five top-tier growers within the vineyard. In the cellar, his treatment remains radically progressive: avoiding the sweet oak masks of vanilla and coconut by using \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"309\"\u003e0% new wood\u003c\/b\u003e, maintaining strict control over oxygen exposure under protective gas, and releasing the wine in standard 6-bottle cases outfitted with temperature-tracking smart tags and an NFC anti-counterfeit chip to ensure flawless provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e🍷 Tasting Notes (2026 Perspective)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage is a massive, mouth-filling tour de force. While its sibling \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003eBlagny\u003c\/i\u003e presents razor-sharp vertical chisel, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"123\"\u003eCharmes\u003c\/i\u003e counters with an expansive, enveloping architecture that demands a few years to fully unpack its compact extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Nose:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eEnveloping, Decadent, and Deep.\u003c\/b\u003e It floods the glass with a rich, highly expressive aromatic profile of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"113\"\u003eripe yellow fruits, baked Bosc pear, acacia blossom, and fine orange zest\u003c\/b\u003e. As it warms, the classic nutty signature of the cru takes over—introducing notes of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"272\"\u003efresh hazelnut, almond paste, and warm brioche\u003c\/b\u003e, pinned down by a noble struck-match reduction and a subtle hint of flint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Palate:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eVoluminous, Fleshy, and Packed with Extract.\u003c\/b\u003e The mouthfeel is broad-shouldered and deeply vinous, leaning into a silky, almost oily mid-palate texture that completely coats the mouth. Waves of rich lemon curd and yellow plum are brilliantly marshaled by an \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"269\"\u003eimmensely solid, vibrating core of fruit acidity\u003c\/b\u003e. The oak integration is non-existent as a flavor, acting purely as a textural vessel that allows the massive density of the fruit to take center stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eEndless and Savory.\u003c\/b\u003e It rolls into a monumental, high-intensity finish, leaving a long, satisfying trail of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"119\"\u003etoasted almond, beeswax, candied citrus oil\u003c\/b\u003e, and a distinctively clean, chalky mineral dryness that effortlessly balances the wine’s upfront richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e📋 Technical Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\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=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrapes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppellation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\"\u003eMeursault Charmes 1er Cru AOC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Assembly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHaute Couture\u003c\/i\u003e Micro-Négociant: a masterful mosaic blended from the fruit of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"\u003e5 independent, premier suppliers\u003c\/b\u003e within the Les Charmes vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,1,0\"\u003eBajocian limestone bedrock covered with fine calcareous scree, mixed with rich veins of white clay and marl on the lower slope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,1,0\"\u003eSpontaneous fermentation driven by indigenous yeasts; strict temperature management under protective inert gas to avoid premature oxidation and minimize sulfur usage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1,0\"\u003eMatured extensively in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003e100% neutral, older French oak barriques\u003c\/b\u003e (0% new wood) on the fine lees to foster depth and silken texture without wood sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,1,0\"\u003e13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2027 – 2038.\u003c\/b\u003e While showing jaw-dropping power and a voluptuous fruit framework today, this monumental 1er Cru will start hitting its harmonious, legendary stride with 1 to 2 more years of bottle aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eMeursault Charmes is celebrated for its deep texture and opulent weight, making it a dream gastronomic partner for decadent, rich dishes that call for a white wine capable of going toe-to-toe with the body of a red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Classic Match:\u003c\/b\u003e A heaven-sent pairing for rich white meats and decadent reductions. Outstanding alongside \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"109\"\u003ePoulet de Bresse in a dense morel cream sauce, butter-basted veal sweetbreads, or slow-roasted pork belly\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Seafood Match:\u003c\/b\u003e The massive volume and nutty complexity align beautifully with luxury shellfish. Think \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003eLobster Thermidor, pan-seared sea scallops finished in hazelnut brown butter, or grilled turbot\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Nordic\" Match:\u003c\/b\u003e An absolute showstopper when served next to a warm slab of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"79\"\u003eHot-smoked Arctic Char (Lämmin savustettu nieriä)\u003c\/b\u003e or thick cuts of butter-fried \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"159\"\u003ePike-Perch (Kuha)\u003c\/b\u003e topped with a rich chanterelle cream reduction. The wine's intense mid-palate density and savory citrus finish slice through the rich fats flawlessly, lifting the smoky and caramelized character of the fish into spectacular alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Laurent Ponsot Meursault Charmes 1er Cru Cuvee de la Centauree 2023","offer_id":58152526578038,"sku":"3760399930810","price":209.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Alko","offer_id":58152526610806,"sku":"3760399930810","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/ponstocentauree.png?v=1782394314","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/laurent-ponsot-meursault-charmes-1er-cru-cuvee-de-la-centauree-2023","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}