Appellation: Pomerol
RP Score: 95/100
Best Drink Period: 2016-2033
Suggested Decanting Time: 2 hours
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RegionBORDEAUX, France
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Grape80% Merlot
- 20% 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 MatchSteak
- Lamb
- Aged cheese
Critic Reviews
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate (April 2008)
It reveals an inky/blue/purple color along with a rich, sumptuous perfume of black olives, lavender, roasted herbs, licorice, pain grille, and oodles of truffles as well as creme de cassis. In the mouth, hints of chocolate and charcoal also make an appearance along with good acidity, fabulous purity, and a full-bodied, powerful mouthfeel. In keeping with the style of this terroir, the wine is reserved and restrained, but deep.
James Suckling - WineSpectator.com (March 2006)
Intense blackberry, chocolate and floral aromas. Full-bodied, with amazing texture of soft tannins and ripe fruit. All in balance. So long. Goes on and on. Loving and tender. What a red.
Stephen Tanzer - International Wine Cellar
Bright ruby-red. Very closed nose hints at licorice and nutty oak. Sweet and broad in the mouth, with a chocolatey ripeness but less energy and grip than the 2006. This is more mouthfilling, and more sexy today in the middle palate, but may ultimately be less complex.
James Lawther MW - Decanter Magazine (April 2006)
Concentrated, silky, sweet, round and fragrant but just misses that extra touch of complexity.