Domaine Ponsot, Griotte Chambertin Vintage:2001 5 ha parcel in terres

5 ha parcel in terres rouges)

rounded and sensual with black cherries

it offers up an ethereal perfume of smoke

the alcohol and ripeness levels are kept on a leash so that the terroir shines through

it's thick and unctuous on the palate

Domaine Ponsot, Griotte Chambertin Vintage:2001 5 ha parcel in terres(from a . 90 ha parcel). A 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 is also very clearly built to age and I wouldnt