Nicolas Potel, Chambertin other_regions_australia dusty and beautifully long finish

dusty and beautifully long finish

There is outstanding richness to the big-bodied and overtly powerful flavors that possess a suave mouth feel before culminating in a firm and persistent if slightly leafy finish

(from 5 separate parcels in both Chambertin and Clos de Bèze

It needs more vigour

This too is noticeably reduced and tough to read

Nicolas Potel, Chambertin other_regions_australia dusty and beautifully long finishVery 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+