Ponsot Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru 2012 Volume:1.5L Somewhat unusually at this early

Somewhat unusually at this early stage

Big and burly

in 2005 this is as big and powerful as the Bonnes Mares yet finer with superbly deep and energetic full-bodied flavors that are sleekly muscled

) This wine is tight and compact

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

Ponsot Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru 2012 Volume:1.5L Somewhat unusually at this earlyThis 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.