Laurent Ponsot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Cuvee du Cedre 2020

Laurent Ponsot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Cuvee du Cedre 2020

all wrapped in an impeccably well-balanced and lingering finale

There is both fine volume and intensity to the punchy flavors that are more refined than usual thanks to the fine grain of the supporting tannins on the attractively well-balanced and persistent finish

with peppery

mammothly-constituted Petrus that is less evolved than more recent knock-out vintages such as 1961

This exotic

This up and coming producer is making 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Lamb Vineyard on Howell Mountain

and blackcurrant flavors

Its creamy freshness is further emphasised by the textural delicacy of its mousse

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

spice and a whiff of lavender

The supple and relatively forward medium weight flavors possess an appealing sense of energy

Layers of blue and black fruit