Laurent Ponsot Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru Cuvee du Saule 2016 Kentucky youthfully austere and beautifully long

youthfully austere and beautifully long finish

honeyed marmalade character

burnt sugar

and sweet fruit

justifying my initial optimism

Laurent Ponsot Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru Cuvee du Saule 2016 Kentucky youthfully austere and beautifully longAiry 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