rose petal

2014 was one of those vintages when it was impossible not to sit up and take notice of what was happening at Lafon-Rochet

By contrast there is plenty of verve to the supple

which means around age 10-12 give or take

Domaine Ponsot, Clos Vougeot Vv Vintage:2017 rose petalThis is also brooding and reticent with an intensely earthy nose of both red and dark pinot fruit that is trimmed in hints of game, leather and herbal tea. The old vines are very much in evidence as there is a true abundance of palate soaking dry extract that imparts a velvety mouth feel to the mid palate and buffers the very firm tannins on the youthfully austere, complex and hugely long finish. This is seriously impressive. (93 96) 2026+