Ponsot Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes 2011 Bekaa Valley A brooding and reticent nose

A brooding and reticent nose only grudgingly reveals aromas of plum

While this may change given that these are barrel samples but based on the two that I tasted

The length is of undeniable grand cru quality and the acid/fruit balance is perfect

earth and discreet spice whiffs

Ponsot Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes 2011 Bekaa Valley A brooding and reticent noseA discreet application of wood does not reduce the considerable appeal of the ripe, pure and airy nose with its broad mlange of wild red berry fruit liqueur, earth, spice, violets and a hint of animale. The broad shouldered flavors possess superb mid palate concentration that enrobes the buried but still quite firm tannins while culminating in a beautifully balanced, muscular and explosively long finish.