Laurent Ponsot Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru Cuvee du Frene 2016 Portugal all wrapped in bitter cherry

all wrapped in bitter cherry pit-inflected

full-bodied

resinous element that will surely surface over the next decade or so

with focused

the larger-scaled flavors possess more size and weight if not the same refinement or minerality as the Latricières where the supporting tannins coat the palate on the grippy

Laurent Ponsot Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru Cuvee du Frene 2016 Portugal all wrapped in bitter cherryAn appealingly airy and wonderfully spicy nose reflects the cool and elegant essence of red currant and plenty of floral elements that include violet lavender and an interesting hint of acacia. The strikingly sleek yet imposingly sized flavors possess perhaps the best delineation of any wine in the range while delivering excellent length on the refined focused and beautifully persistent finale. This classy effort should amply reward extended cellaring.