Laurent Ponsot Clos St Denis Cuvée du Merisier Grand Cru 2021 Premier Cru Take it out of the

Take it out of the fridge and let it warm in the glass

On the palate there isn't nearly the same density to the middle weight flavors that come up slightly short on the bitter chocolate-inflected finale that could use more depth

Lady May is generally 70% to 90% Cabernet Sauvignon

supple tannins and an ethereal sense of symmetry that makes it stand out from the pack

mostly of them are pre phylloxera

Laurent Ponsot Clos St Denis Cuvée du Merisier Grand Cru 2021 Premier Cru Take it out of the91 points Burghound, Allen Meadows Here the wood influence isn't subtle and includes notes of oak toast and menthol on the layered aromas of spiced plum and violet. The wonderfully refined and highly energetic middleweight flavors exude a subtle bead of minerality on the youthfully austere if mildly tangy finish. Even so, this is definitely classy and stylish even if it's not like to challenge the best that Ponsot has made.