Laurent Ponsot, Clos Saint Denis Merisier Size:6x750ml While the palate impression is

While the palate impression is not presently as complex as the nose

We finished that tasting with the 2010 Saint Joseph Les Grisieres

olive tapenade

(100% from Aloxe fruit in Le Charlemagne)

Laurent Ponsot, Clos Saint Denis Merisier Size:6x750ml While the palate impression is(cherrywood; from a . 45 ha parcel of 100+ year old vines). A cool, airy and even spicier nose is composed by ultra pure red berries and exotic jasmine tea. There is a lovely energy suffusing the refined and detailed medium bodied flavors that terminate in a beautifully long if decidedly serious, compact and moderately austere finale that also reflects a trace of warmth. This needs to develop better depth but that shouldnt be an issue provided one is