Laurent Ponsot Gevrey-Chambertin 2017 hashval_EADFB0316618D465838DBCFABE7D4C1ABBFA665F black liquorice and a background

black liquorice and a background of leather and balsamic sourness

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The palate is fresh with bright flavours of citrus and stone fruit that linger with rich viscosity

then by tannin which pulls at the roof of the mouth

Soft tannins are created by extended barrel and cellar aging

Laurent Ponsot Gevrey-Chambertin 2017 hashval_EADFB0316618D465838DBCFABE7D4C1ABBFA665F black liquorice and a backgroundThe colour can range from robish to quite light but dont be fooled. The nose is tease; its ethereal, dried roses, spring deciduous leaf, tea leaves and often a sweet earthiness. In the mouth it is often very supple and silken. The flavours are from a motley palette including cherries of most any hue, sometimes truffle, gaminess and a wonderful comforting earthiness. Roasted birds are a preternatural match but Pinot Noir goes with any number of dishes