Laurent Ponsot Clos St Denis Cuvée du Merisier Grand Cru 2021 Premier Cru This is firm though and

This is firm though and unlike some of the wines that should be reasonably approachable young

The range of flavors seems almost immeasurable

On the palate there isn't nearly the same density to the middle weight flavors that come up slightly short on the bitter chocolate-inflected finale that could use more depth

bark and black truffle on the nose

Take it out of the fridge and let it warm in the glass

Laurent Ponsot Clos St Denis Cuvée du Merisier Grand Cru 2021 Premier Cru This is firm though and91 points Burghound, Allen Meadows Here the wood influence isn't subtle and includes notes of oak toast and menthol on the layered aromas of spiced plum and violet. The wonderfully refined and highly energetic middleweight flavors exude a subtle bead of minerality on the youthfully austere if mildly tangy finish. Even so, this is definitely classy and stylish even if it's not like to challenge the best that Ponsot has made.