Griotte Chambertin 1995 Domaine Ponsot

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (92)

Even better, the dark-ruby colored Griotte-Chambertin had not finished its malo-lactic fermentation (5% left). With aromas of deep, dark berries and touches of underbrush, this is a powerful, large-scaled wine that offers layer upon layer of thick, chewy and grilled fruits. Tannic, full-bodied and backward, it requires 6-7 years of cellaring and should age well for another 12-15 years. This note is the result of tastings I did in Burgundy between January 7 and January 29. The wine was tasted from cask, not bottle. Pinot Noir, a fragile varietal, reacts poorly to fining, filtration, and careless bottling techniques, I recommend caution when considering buying a red burgundy based on cask samples. I called it as I tasted it, and hope the bottled wine reflects the quality of the samples I was provided.