Laurent Ponsot, Clos Saint Denis Merisier other_regions_italy and sums up 2013 as

and sums up 2013 as emphatically 'one of the good ones'

Here the nose plays right on the edge of exoticism with its notes of fresh white and yellow orchard fruit

There is very good if not genuinely knock-out length though yet again do note that this will require an extended cellar snooze before it will be ready for prime time

This blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

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Laurent Ponsot, Clos Saint Denis Merisier other_regions_italy and sums up 2013 as(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