Pomerol, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Showing red and black fruits with earth, tobacco, oak, licorice, eucalyptus, herbs, light vanilla, black tea and black pepper.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.
This 2003 vintage is showing very nicely now. Drinks very young, and feels more like a 5 years old.
Good right out of the bottle, and better with an hour of airtime.
This delicious 19 year old Merlot is peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 10 years.
Good by itself or with food. I paired it with a pizza with arugula, cherry tomatoes and prosciutto.
A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged in French oak barrels (40% new) for 16 months.
13% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$75.
It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Showing red and black fruits with earth, tobacco, oak, licorice, eucalyptus, herbs, light vanilla, black tea and black pepper.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.
This 2003 vintage is showing very nicely now. Drinks very young, and feels more like a 5 years old.
Good right out of the bottle, and better with an hour of airtime.
This delicious 19 year old Merlot is peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 10 years.
Good by itself or with food. I paired it with a pizza with arugula, cherry tomatoes and prosciutto.
A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged in French oak barrels (40% new) for 16 months.
13% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$75.
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
This is the bomb. Pronounced aromas and flavors with cherry and almonds, bitter almonds, almond milk, amarone like, marzipan and black plums and dirt and cedar vainilla, oak, toast, coffee and whisky...yes! It’s all of that and the aromas and flavors are delicate and precise. This is well worth it and is Pomerol in a pure state. Capable of aging well in the bottle obviously #pomerol #merlot #bordeaux
This is the bomb. Pronounced aromas and flavors with cherry and almonds, bitter almonds, almond milk, amarone like, marzipan and black plums and dirt and cedar vainilla, oak, toast, coffee and whisky...yes! It’s all of that and the aromas and flavors are delicate and precise. This is well worth it and is Pomerol in a pure state. Capable of aging well in the bottle obviously #pomerol #merlot #bordeaux
Jan 13th, 2021
I had such high hopes for this and the HB, but sadly both were not what they could be. If I ever encounter another bottle, I hope to see one better. The likes of Latour a Pomerol from the 40s, 50s and 60s are sublime, this btl of 28, not so much.
I had such high hopes for this and the HB, but sadly both were not what they could be. If I ever encounter another bottle, I hope to see one better. The likes of Latour a Pomerol from the 40s, 50s and 60s are sublime, this btl of 28, not so much.
Aug 18th, 2019
The only wine to drink when you’re watching Somm 3 ❤️
The only wine to drink when you’re watching Somm 3 ❤️
Feb 3rd, 2019
Plums and sour dark gnarly fruit. Quite lean and fragrant. Poised and balanced.
Plums and sour dark gnarly fruit. Quite lean and fragrant. Poised and balanced.
Dec 31st, 2018
Huge smoky plum notes, big and balanced. Drinking beautiful now but so primary.
Huge smoky plum notes, big and balanced. Drinking beautiful now but so primary.
Nov 17th, 2018
So good. Layered, nuanced and beautifully balanced. Just in the window.
So good. Layered, nuanced and beautifully balanced. Just in the window.
Sep 28th, 2018Had in an eight bottle side by side. Liked the Merlot dominate flavors.
Had in an eight bottle side by side. Liked the Merlot dominate flavors.
Apr 1st, 2018A subtle nose with soft resolved cherry and some black pepper and a savory background. On the palate balanced with some soured notes and real clarity. Excellent.
A subtle nose with soft resolved cherry and some black pepper and a savory background. On the palate balanced with some soured notes and real clarity. Excellent.
1 person found it helpfulJun 1st, 2020A slightly stinky opening. Lovely soft gnarly red fruit. Nice balance. Still very fresh. Delicious.
A slightly stinky opening. Lovely soft gnarly red fruit. Nice balance. Still very fresh. Delicious.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 5th, 2020
