Ponsot Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru 2012 Volume:1.5L This is a more Rhône-ish

This is a more Rhône-ish style

There is more volume and certainly more punch to the overtly stony medium weight flavors that possess outstanding delineation before terminating in a youthfully austere

The color is an opaque purple

) This wine is tight and compact

Note however that this beauty of a Griotte is markedly firm and will not be an especially inviting early drinker

Ponsot Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru 2012 Volume:1.5L This is a more Rhône-ishThis is aromatically riper than the Chambertin though that is not especially surprising. There is fine layering to the spiced plum, cassis, warm earth and hint of exotic tea aromas. I very much like the sense of vitality and masculine punch of the lush, even opulent middle weight plus flavors that possess plenty of tannin buffering dry extract before concluding in a dusty and palate coating finish that delivers excellent persistence.