Laurent Ponsot Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru An Zero 2015

Laurent Ponsot Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru An Zero 2015A 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

forest floor

were just bottled prior to my visit

The 2010 Pluribus reveals classic notes of blueberry and mulberry fruit intermixed with hints of violets

flattering style

is the 1986 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard

smoke and scorched earth flavors

This will live for decades and need at least 10 to 15 to be approachable with pleasure

and there's no sweetness whatsoever

Like virtually all '89s today

dried red fruit

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

the 2010 boasts serious depth and concentration