Domaine Ponsot, Clos Vougeot Vv Vintage:2018 The 2006 Barolos are nothing

The 2006 Barolos are nothing short of spectacular and the 2007s may be even better

I would not mark it down as a top tier Petrus

The Chaves believe it is a repeat of what Gerards father made in 1929

It displays more of a lush

the Noval Vintage does not possess the breeding or the bravura of the Nacional and yet it remains a very impressive Port a success for the vintage

Domaine Ponsot, Clos Vougeot Vv Vintage:2018 The 2006 Barolos are nothingThis is also brooding and reticent with an intensely earthy nose of both red and dark pinot fruit that is trimmed in hints of game, leather and herbal tea. The old vines are very much in evidence as there is a true abundance of palate soaking dry extract that imparts a velvety mouth feel to the mid palate and buffers the very firm tannins on the youthfully austere, complex and hugely long finish. This is seriously impressive. (93 96) 2026+