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Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend
The largest property in Pomerol, this wine is composed of about 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. I found it to be very graceful for a Pomerol and the opposite of the big, oaky, heavy, high alcohol wines that have proliferated in the era of the big points wine critics. It had a pure plumy Merlot character with some new leather and basil like herbal elements. It was medium bodied and very easy to drink. Although it seemed to have time in hand, I think it might have been one of the most ready to drink wines of the night.
The largest property in Pomerol, this wine is composed of about 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. I found it to be very graceful for a Pomerol and the opposite of the big, oaky, heavy, high alcohol wines that have proliferated in the era of the big points wine critics. It had a pure plumy Merlot character with some new leather and basil like herbal elements. It was medium bodied and very easy to drink. Although it seemed to have time in hand, I think it might have been one of the most ready to drink wines of the night.
Feb 26th, 2015Fully developed and ready to drink. Well made but lacks the fruit and richness you find with the top names. Red fruit, red hots, woodsy.
Fully developed and ready to drink. Well made but lacks the fruit and richness you find with the top names. Red fruit, red hots, woodsy.
Dec 31st, 2014Super gamey barnyard funk on open. Blew off to orange peel and black tea. Black cherry, leather. Age has been a friend. Just lovely
Super gamey barnyard funk on open. Blew off to orange peel and black tea. Black cherry, leather. Age has been a friend. Just lovely
Apr 7th, 20192000 vintage retained good qualities and highly enjoyable after 18 years.
2000 vintage retained good qualities and highly enjoyable after 18 years.
May 28th, 2018Truffle, cherry, earth. Still holding up.
Truffle, cherry, earth. Still holding up.
Apr 6th, 2018