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Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > Pomerol |
Colour | Red |
Type | Still |
Performing slightly less impressively from bottle than it did from cask, this wine’s Cabernet Franc element has come forward, revealing a distinctive herbal, bell pepper, vegetal character that kept my score from going higher. Nevertheless, there is plenty to like about this 2001 Pomerol. It possesses a saturated ruby/purple color, powerful aromas (kirsch liqueur, raspberries, and blackberries), an earthy, muscular, chunky character, and the most tannic personality of any Pomerol I tasted. While not the huge blockbuster Lafleur can often produce, it is well-built. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2019.
Fabulous. Long and enticing on the palate. Shows wonderful promise.
Rich and velvety look. Warm and rich on the nose. Very sweet and consoling. Round and gentle – caressing. Slightly dry tannins on the finsh so that the whole effect is slightly ungainly but certainy rewarding in a hot chocolate sort of way.