The wine is quite firm
The long finish adds to the ability of the wine to age well for a considerable time in bottle
deep red and black fruits predominate with a spicy touch of vanilla
This ruby colored Pinot Noir from Foretell is Excellent
the tannins have mellowed in recent years and secondary notes of sage and graphite are now more expressive
Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2017 (750ml) Red Hills Lake County The wine is quite firmThe 2017 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Cuve Vieilles Vignes is superb, bursting from the glass with aromas of juicy cherries, peonies, blood orange, licorice, raw cocoa and espresso roast. On the palate, it's full bodied, deep and succulent, with a concentrated, layered mid palate, satiny structuring tannins and vibrant underlying acidity, concluding with a long finish.