Laurent Ponsot, Clos Saint Denis Merisier other_regions_italy (87-89)/2024+

(87-89)/2024+

There is fine intensity to the more refined if less mineral-driven flavors that flash excellent length and even better complexity on the moderately austere finale where the wood displayed by the nose reappears

expressive and elegant nose that is composed primarily of citrus

the 2016 Adrianna Vineyard River Stones was bottled a little earlier

Here the nose plays right on the edge of exoticism with its notes of fresh white and yellow orchard fruit

Laurent Ponsot, Clos Saint Denis Merisier other_regions_italy (87-89)/2024+(cherrywood; from a . 45 ha parcel of 100+ year old vines). A cool, airy and even spicier nose is composed by ultra pure red berries and exotic jasmine tea. There is a lovely energy suffusing the refined and detailed medium bodied flavors that terminate in a beautifully long if decidedly serious, compact and moderately austere finale that also reflects a trace of warmth. This needs to develop better depth but that shouldnt be an issue provided one is