Ponsot Charmes Chambertin Cuvee des Merles Grand Cru 2017

Ponsot Charmes Chambertin Cuvee des Merles Grand Cru 2017

blackberries

You can follow its evident progression as it opens and evolves quickly in the glass

26% Merlot

with sensational flavor extraction

The still very firm and backward middle weight plus flavors possess both excellent mid-palate density and plenty of minerality that carries over to the hugely long finish that is impeccably well-balanced

but with some Cabernet Franc (rarely seen in the Médoc these years) as well as Merlot and Petit Verdot

Massive and rich

The saturated purple/black color is followed by aromas of sweet vanillin intermixed with riveting scents of black currants

with ripe honey

The youngest and most backward

This velvety but relatively powerful wine exhibits good delineation for the vintage as well as moderate austerity which is also relatively rare in this opulent year

This is one of those relatively rare wines that will age effortlessly for years yet should be enjoyable the entire way