Laurent Ponsot Beaune 1er Cuvée du Noyer 2018 Burgundy Consistent with the elegance of

Consistent with the elegance of the nose the medium-bodied flavors are a bit finer as well though they certainly don't lack for power

evident sandalwood and cedar smoke on the nose

92-93 Points |  The Wine Advocate

and they suffered more because of that

Abel observes that efforts have been made to render this cuvée in a more elegant register

Laurent Ponsot Beaune 1er Cuvée du Noyer 2018 Burgundy Consistent with the elegance of89 91 points Burghound, Allen Meadows This too possesses a relatively high toned nose that offers the cool essence of various red berries along with floral and spice hints. The sleeker and slightly more refined medium weight flavors possess good volume and energy, all wrapped in a focused if slightly warm finish. This attractive effort should drink well both young and with 6 to 10 years of bottle age.