Tasting Notes

Maturity:

Keep/Drink

ABV:

13.5 %

Notes

Down 20% in volume from last year as the many very old vines on this property yielded a super-rich but limited crop, reducing the average yield to only 34hl/ha. Intense, dark ruby red; rich red berries on the nose, intermixed with raspberry, liquorice and vanilla. The palate is marked by considerable structure, a powerful meaty character with a concentrated, earthy complexity; the pure cherry and raspberry fruit is intense and rich, while tannins are very smooth, yet firm. Good balance and length on the finish.

Critics score

Score:

100

Source:

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Date:

05/2009

Notes

Bright, full ruby-red. Compelling aromas of red cherry and raspberry liqueur, licorice, minerals, spices, mocha and coffee. Wonderfully opulent and broad, with full but not excessive ripeness and a classically dry impression for such a plush wine. A wonderfully sexy, quintessential Pomerol that finishes with terrific breadth, sweet tannins and an almost magically light touch. If this is not as good as the 2005, it’s just a step behind.

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