Laurent Ponsot Chambertin Cuvée du Chêne Grand Cru 2017 Red massively concentrated Pessac builds incrementally

massively concentrated Pessac builds incrementally

Hints of black licorice

The palate is silky with ripe fruit all framed by precise tannins

I loved it

conveying strong smoky soil tones and an impression of sweetness

Laurent Ponsot Chambertin Cuvée du Chêne Grand Cru 2017 Red massively concentrated Pessac builds incrementally90 92 points Burghound, Allen Meadows Discreet but not invisible wood sets off distinctly earthy aromas of plum, dark currant, spice and a whisper of forest floor. There is both good volume and a lovely sense of delineation to the focused and powerful middle weight plus flavors that exude evident minerality on the slightly tangy but much more harmonious finish. While not perfectly balanced, it's close.