This comes from the Morey 1er cru “Monts Luisants” (much of which is today Clos de la Roche) but Ponsot labels it “Cuvee des Alouettes” in order to differentiate it from the wine above which comes from the “Clos des Monts Luisant”.

Strong reduction renders the nose impossible to reasonably assess but the sweet, robust and serious medium full-bodied flavors are blessed with plenty of dry extract that buffers the firm tannins on the pure, sweet and intense finish that displays real linearity and vibrancy. Lovely. Drink 2014+ 88-91 Points, Allen Meadows, Burghound, Issue 29 Jan 08

Good deep red. Pungent spices, mocha, chocolate and black cherry on the nose; this could only be from Morey-Saint-Denis. Big and rich, with a captivating sweetness to the soil-driven notes of smoke, meat, iron and leather. The subtly long finish throws off notes of leather, smoke and spice. This wonderfully aromatic wine comes from 14-year-old vines planted within Ponsot's Clos des Monts Luisants, which is situated above Clos de la Roche. 89-92 Points, Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, March/April 08

One of the most distinguished domaines of the Cote de Nuits. Anthony Hanson, Burgundy, Mitchell Beazley

[Laurent Ponsot] really hasn't missed since 1999. Allen Meadows, Burghound

The results are as distinctive as the methods, but also profoundly impressive and proven to age magnificently…These are perhaps the most powerful wines in Burgundy.” …it is amazing how phenomenal Ponsot's wines can be. Robert M. Parker Jr

This is one of the most individual domaines in the whole of Burgundy…Overall the results can be stunning…Clive Coates, The Wines of Burgundy