This bottle, after a couple of hours of air, featured that characteristic plumminess that isn't plummy, exactly, but unmistakably Pomerol. Nice and understated, a little cedar, some light tannins. Drinks well on its own; you wouldn't want to pair this with food that is spicy, heavy, or gamey.
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Very deep red. NIce nose and harmonious fruit. Good weight and length and all under control. This vintage rarely produces stunners but this was a far better wine than I expected. Especially as I am not all Pomerol's biggest fan.
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No expectations but very pleasantly surprised. Still well alive although on edge of plateau. Soft fruit but enough energy to take it through. Good match with lamb cutlets
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Paired with grilled rib-eye. Plums, black cherries, and sandalwood. Round tannins. Exceeded expectations. Drinking extremely well. Good value at the $40 I paid; more than twice that now if you can find it.
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1/15/2021 - prism wrote: 90 Points
This bottle, after a couple of hours of air, featured that characteristic plumminess that isn't plummy, exactly, but unmistakably Pomerol. Nice and understated, a little cedar, some light tannins. Drinks well on its own; you wouldn't want to pair this with food that is spicy, heavy, or gamey.
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9/29/2020 - Loathesome Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very deep red. NIce nose and harmonious fruit. Good weight and length and all under control. This vintage rarely produces stunners but this was a far better wine than I expected. Especially as I am not all Pomerol's biggest fan.
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4/26/2020 - redders Likes this wine: 89 Points
No expectations but very pleasantly surprised. Still well alive although on edge of plateau. Soft fruit but enough energy to take it through. Good match with lamb cutlets
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10/24/2019 - streethawk wrote: 92 Points
This is in a good place right now, with tannins that are softening and nice secondary aromas developing.
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9/18/2018 - prism wrote: 91 Points
Paired with grilled rib-eye. Plums, black cherries, and sandalwood. Round tannins. Exceeded expectations. Drinking extremely well. Good value at the $40 I paid; more than twice that now if you can find it.
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