Full dense ruby. Cedar and blackcurrant. Blackcurrant leaf. Full. Still some tannin-led structure. Almost tightening a little with air to give a sense of stolidity. Has potential. ***
Right ruby, a touch of magenta even. Very clear and bright. Floral. Cool and elegant. Cedar and old school fruit. Very pretty and resolved. Lovely and fully ready. ****
Similar tannins to the 96 Poujeaux, but redder fruited. Still quite structured but it’s more acidity than tannin. More approachable too. Quite bright and fresh. ***1/2
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
9/12. Mellow, smooth, a touch of richness on the nose but balanced by a cool acidity. The elegant face of right bank exoticism. Consistent with the previous bottles from this case over the past decade. ***1/2
Ruby to mid garnet. Proper claret nose. Cedar, cigar box, a smidge of graphite. Fruit on the wain but still harmonious. Cool and poised. Lovely, but time to drink up. ***1/2
Mid ruby. Lovely fragrant red fruited nose. Elegance. Not quite the length but enough interest here. Just enough sweet fruit. Overall an attractive and harmonious package. ****
1996 Château Poujeaux 88 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Moulis en Médoc
Full dense ruby. Cedar and blackcurrant. Blackcurrant leaf. Full. Still some tannin-led structure. Almost tightening a little with air to give a sense of stolidity. Has potential. ***
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2005 Château Poujeaux 89 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Moulis en Médoc
Bright ruby. Denser, slightly dustier nose. Similar on palate to the 96, just a little more tannin but food-friendly approachable now. **(*)
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2000 Château La Tour Carnet 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc
Right ruby, a touch of magenta even. Very clear and bright. Floral. Cool and elegant. Cedar and old school fruit. Very pretty and resolved. Lovely and fully ready. ****
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