This was a superb showing for Ponsot's 2001 Chambertin, its bouquet unfolding to reveal notes of red plum, cherry, rich soil, grilled meat and a touch of herbs. On the palate the wine is full-bodied and expansive, with a beautiful line of bright acidity, enrobed tannins and lovely length and persistence. I had wondered whether Ponsot's lavish style would be at odds with the racy character of the vintage, but in fact the wine's vibrancy only adds to the ensemble.
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11/20/2021 - Papies wrote: 90 Points
From Paris with Love, 2021 Edition; 11/19/2021-11/21/2021 (Paris (La Tour D'Argent et al)): Frankly a bit of a letdown. The wine had a green feel, steamy as if the stems took over the fruit in the fermentation and lacked the charm and Lebanese let alone the beauty that a GC of this pedigree should deliver. 90 at best
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8/1/2017 - William Kelley Likes this wine:
This was a superb showing for Ponsot's 2001 Chambertin, its bouquet unfolding to reveal notes of red plum, cherry, rich soil, grilled meat and a touch of herbs. On the palate the wine is full-bodied and expansive, with a beautiful line of bright acidity, enrobed tannins and lovely length and persistence. I had wondered whether Ponsot's lavish style would be at odds with the racy character of the vintage, but in fact the wine's vibrancy only adds to the ensemble.
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