Laurent Ponsot, Cuvee du Sorbier other_regions lusher and juicy with structure

lusher and juicy with structure

The 2005 Paleo Rosso needed time in bottle to allow the Cabernet Franc signatures to emerge

(from Les Crais

Smoky mineral notes build in the glass

acacia blossom and toasted nut scents where a whiff of secondary fermentation character sneaks in

Laurent Ponsot, Cuvee du Sorbier other_regions lusher and juicy with structure(Mountain Ash tree; from a . 28 ha parcel). A mentholated top note is present on the cooler and more restrained nose of various red berries, cinnamon and a pretty array of floral elements. There is fine intensity to the tautly muscular larger scaled flavors that also possess excellent delineation on the sneaky long, balanced and equally tightly wound finale. This is also very good though patience is recommended as this will require time to flesh out.