Nicolas Potel, Chambertin Vintage:2005 old school style of Pomerol

old school style of Pomerol is rough in texture and lacking in ripenes

but they do possess good detail on the overtly austere compact and serious finale where the balance isn’t quite completely dialed in

There is little doubt the 2001 is shaping up to be one of the most elegant Sorì San Lorenzos ever made

(89-91)/2023+

plum compote and mocha

Nicolas Potel, Chambertin Vintage:2005 old school style of PomerolVery 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+