Ponsot Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru 2012 Volume:1.5L in 2005 this is as

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

Note however that this beauty of a Griotte is markedly firm and will not be an especially inviting early drinker

Somewhat unusually at this early stage

The color is an opaque purple

Layers of blue and black fruit

Ponsot Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru 2012 Volume:1.5L in 2005 this is asThis 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.