2001 Ponsot - Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir - France - Burgundy - Cote de Nuits - Morey St Denis - Red - Grand Cru

clear, medium bright wine with ruby hues and deep dark depth.... Medium/medium low complexity... Mid-palate attack both weaker across the whole palate.... At times I almost sensed a thinness, but this was early as the wine warmed and developed... Nose of dark fruits, cherry with some smokiness/tar... Good acidity and a medium tannic backbone; I think this wine could have 10 years plus.... reasonably balanced on the palate with a medium body and good alchohol balance... While the dark fruit came through on the palate and developed a nice "chewy" complexion, not a nuanced wine at this point and perhaps ever... A very enjoyable wine to drink that I would pair with heartier meals appropriate to ricjer, earthier burgundies...