Domaine Ponsot, Griotte Chambertin Vintage:2001 the alcohol and ripeness levels

the alcohol and ripeness levels are kept on a leash so that the terroir shines through

There is little doubt the 2001 is shaping up to be one of the most elegant Sorì San Lorenzos ever made

This is seriously impressive

The palate is very well balanced and surprisingly well defined considering the heat of that summer

it's thick and unctuous on the palate

Domaine Ponsot, Griotte Chambertin Vintage:2001 the alcohol and ripeness levels(from a . 90 ha parcel). A wonderfully spicy, elegant and fresh nose blends notes of red and dark cherry with those of cassis, plum, violet and discreet earth nuances. The intense and tautly muscular middle weight plus flavors are even more refined if perhaps not quite as mineral driven while delivering superb length on the balanced but markedly austere finish where a touch of cherry pit emerges. This is also very clearly built to age and I wouldnt