Appellation: Pomerol
RP Score: 100/100
Best Drink Period: 2017-2039
Suggested Decanting Time: 3 hours
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RegionBORDEAUX, France
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GrapeMerlot
- Cabernet Franc
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Bottle Size75CL
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ColourRed
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SweetnessDry
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BodyFull-Bodied
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Food MatchRoast beef
- Lamb
- Stew
Critic Reviews
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate (June 2015)
Among the most saturated in color of all the 2005 Pomerols (which is saying something), this wine has a spectacular nose of licorice, mulberry, blackberry and sweet blue fruits. The new oak is completely hidden, the wine full-bodied, multi-layered and just stunning. The purity, richness and skyscraper-like mouthfeel are incredible.
James Suckling - WineSpectator.com (March 2006)
Subtle and fascinating with gorgeous floral and fruity aromas that follow through to a solid palate, full body, ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. This has class and complexity.
Stephen Tanzer - International Wine Cellar
Saturated ruby-red. Superripe, deep aromas of black cherry, mocha, bitter chocolate, licorice pastille and menthol; almost porty in its ripeness. Hugely concentrated and sweet, with perfectly integrated acidity giving shape and verve to the dark berry, violet and licorice flavors. A very powerful, ageworthy wine with terrific grip and flavor definition. The serious but fine tannins arrive very late and coat the front teeth.
James Lawther MW - Decanter Magazine (April 2006)
Incredibly dense, powerful wine. Huge tannic content, perhaps a little robust at this stage but coated in velvety fruit. Maintains freshness. Violet aromas.