Laurent Ponsot Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru Cuvee du Saule 2020

Laurent Ponsot Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru Cuvee du Saule 2020

Here the nose is also discreet and brooding with incredible aromatic breadth that includes similar violet notes but the fruit profile is more black and red than blue plus a kaleidoscopic array of spice elements

and a viscous

A more deeply pitched nose combines notes of dark currant

the sauvage and a combination of super-fresh red and dark currant scents

with nuances of cigar box

round and lightly mineral-inflected middle weight flavors that possess both grace and class on the moderately complex and balanced finale

the 2011 is simply remarkable for the year

elegant and seamless feel on the palate

robust and unyielding

and it is even better out of bottle than it was in barrel

The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard is simply beautiful

Since I last tasted it