Laurent Ponsot Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru An Zero 2015 Volume:750ML justifying my initial optimism

justifying my initial optimism

A massive wine that is clearly of first-growth quality in this vintage

dark currant

The wine spends 18 months in oak

but not invisible

Laurent Ponsot Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru An Zero 2015 Volume:750ML justifying my initial optimismA wonderfully spicy, elegant and fresh nose blends notes of red and dark cherry with those of cassis, plum, violet and discreet earth nuances. The intense and tautly muscular middle weight plus flavors are even more refined if perhaps not quite as mineral driven while delivering superb length on the balanced but markedly austere finish where a touch of cherry pit emerges. This terrific effort is very clearly built to age and I wouldn't dream of