Ponsot Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru 2013

Ponsot Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru 2013A relatively reticent nose is comprised by notes of warm earth, red currant and black raspberry plus a touch of forest floor. There is fine delineation and superb energy to the muscular and intense flavors that possess terrific depth as well as knock out persistence with only a trace of austerity though I suspect that it will become more apparent once the wine is bottled.

Full-bodied and very sweet

the palate echoes the nose with the same rich

followed by subtle notes of vanilla and brioche

and great richness

The 2015 vintage is particularly fruity

but perhaps the ultimate example because the intense botrytis and unctuosity the wine possesses is buttressed by slightly more acidity

intense and overtly mineral-driven flavors where the supporting tannins are now mostly resolved though there is a hint of tannic edginess on the gorgeously persistent finish

Leoville Las Cases Cabernet Sauvignon 1986(WA93) X 1:WA98 “The 1986 Léoville Las-Cases "Cabernet Sauvignon Blend" convincingly states the case for this variety being the "king" of the Left Bank and the core of this Saint Julien Grand Vin

It is difficult for readers who have never tasted Cuvee Madame to imagine a wine of such honeyed richness

and underbrush

leather and herbal tea

Denis though it is earthier and almost as complex