Laurent Ponsot Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru Cuvee du Saule 2016

Laurent Ponsot Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru Cuvee du Saule 2016Airy and cool aromas are comprised by notes of black cherry, raspberry, spice and newly turned earth. There is flat out superb intensity to the mineral driven and sleekly muscular middle weight plus flavors that possess a more sophisticated mouthfeel before concluding in a dusty, serious, palate coating and ultra saline finish that goes on and on. Note however that this beauty of a Griotte is markedly firm and will not be an especially inviting early

that made me realize how spectacular this vintage must have been in Pomerol

Perhaps the finest wine yet made at Blankiet is the spectacular 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Paradise Hills Vineyard

The 1959 was unctuous

Following on the heels of the monster-sized '89

Two wines that I did not see from bottle have turned out to be close to perfection

An exuberantly spicy nose features additional aromas of black cherry

and there's no sweetness whatsoever

the 1985 Hermitage la Chapelle offered beautiful

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

Sexy and delicious

This is very Chambolle in style

Silky and spicy