Drink or hold

20% Cabernet Sauvignon

earth and discreet floral nuances

and the wine extends long over the palate thanks to the momentum it gains from its fruit and its acidity

spicy black fruit aromas that lead to velvety

Nicolas Potel, Chambertin Vintage:2002 Drink or holdVery generous wood presently dominates the nose, indeed to the point that I question whether there is enough mid palate sap to absorb it successfully. To be sure, this is no shrinking violet with big, rich and powerful flavors that really coat the mouth with both sap and tannins but this potentially risks drying out with time in bottle. A question mark for me. (90 93?) 2016+