1996 Domaine Ponsot Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru

94 Points  Burghound

A cool, pure and beautifully complex nose features relatively high-toned and still notably youthful aromas of various red berries, spice, earth and a hint of underbrush. There is excellent depth to the utterly delicious and mineral-inflected medium weight flavors that possess terrific focus and detail on the well-balanced if ever-so-slightly austere finale. While this could easily be enjoyed now I would be inclined to give it another few years of cellar time first. Lovely stuff and I especially admire the balance.   Review Date: 04/2016