Domaine Ponsot, Clos Saint Denis Tres Vv Vintage:2015

Domaine Ponsot, Clos Saint Denis Tres Vv Vintage:2015(from a . 45 ha parcel of 100+ year old vines). Reduction blocks an evaluation of the nose but the dense, serious, intense and muscular big bodied flavors possess a highly appealing texture as the palate staining finish is ultra seductive as well as spectacularly persistent. This is a wonderfully intense and potent effort that should age effortlessly for decades. In sum, this has the goods to give the brilliant 05 a run for its money. (95 98) 2029+

flint and crushed oyster shell

But it can ask of you that you give it 15-20 years to develop in bottle

spice and an interesting whiff of orange peel

500 bottles were filled in May 2017

The 2012 Antiguos Viñedos (old vineyards) shows great freshness for a warm

in order to obtain healthy grapes without residues

Both Nicasia and Angelica are names of vineyards you might see on their labels

(If you do

The 2022 Barbera d'Alba pours a deeper shade of magenta and is pretty

and it has the rustic character of Ribera del Duero

Hints of oaky spice accent pineapple and lime notes on the nose

indeed sleek broad-shouldered flavors possess excellent mid-palate concentration thanks to the presence of an abundance of dry extract that once again does a fine job of buffering the fine but dense tannins that shape the beautifully long finish