Château du Tailhas
Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend
Pomerol, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby/ purple in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim.
Pretty nose of red and black fruits with light wood, herbs, light chocolates, earth, coffee and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, light oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, earth, dark chocolates and black tea.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious Merlot from Pomerol. Well balanced and complex. Tangy and tasty.
Rich and elegant, with enough fruits to compliment the earth notes. Spicy and entertaining.
This 18 year old is drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.
I've had a few vintages of this wine, and it is much better with age.
A good sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.
A blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in (50% new) French oak barrels.
13% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$80.
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby/ purple in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim.
Pretty nose of red and black fruits with light wood, herbs, light chocolates, earth, coffee and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, light oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, earth, dark chocolates and black tea.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious Merlot from Pomerol. Well balanced and complex. Tangy and tasty.
Rich and elegant, with enough fruits to compliment the earth notes. Spicy and entertaining.
This 18 year old is drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.
I've had a few vintages of this wine, and it is much better with age.
A good sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.
A blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in (50% new) French oak barrels.
13% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$80.
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Pretty color of dark ruby, with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose of red and black fruits with wood, earth, tobacco and chocolate notes.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with blueberries, plums, cooked cherries, oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, earth and herbs.
Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very tasty Merlot from Pomerol. Complex and interesting. Spicy, elegant and fruit forward.
Drinking very nicely now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. I had the 2016 vintage last year and it was even better. Would be nice to revisit it in a few years.
Nicely balanced and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food.
A blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in (50% new) French oak barrels.
14% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$65.
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Pretty color of dark ruby, with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose of red and black fruits with wood, earth, tobacco and chocolate notes.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with blueberries, plums, cooked cherries, oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, earth and herbs.
Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very tasty Merlot from Pomerol. Complex and interesting. Spicy, elegant and fruit forward.
Drinking very nicely now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. I had the 2016 vintage last year and it was even better. Would be nice to revisit it in a few years.
Nicely balanced and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food.
A blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in (50% new) French oak barrels.
14% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$65.
Dark ruby/ purple in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose of black currants, black plums, fresh cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates, coffee, licorice, light vanilla and tobacco.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with black plums, cherries, currants, light wood, spices, coffee, licorice, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf and black pepper.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 9 year old Merlot from the great 2016 vintage is starting to drink nicely now, and need a few more years in the bottle to mature properly.
Still fresh and engaging. Rich and powerful. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.
Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. Nicely balanced with nice complexity and mouthfeel.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food.
A blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in (50% new) French oak barrels.
14% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$70.
Dark ruby/ purple in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose of black currants, black plums, fresh cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates, coffee, licorice, light vanilla and tobacco.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with black plums, cherries, currants, light wood, spices, coffee, licorice, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf and black pepper.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 9 year old Merlot from the great 2016 vintage is starting to drink nicely now, and need a few more years in the bottle to mature properly.
Still fresh and engaging. Rich and powerful. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.
Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. Nicely balanced with nice complexity and mouthfeel.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food.
A blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in (50% new) French oak barrels.
14% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$70.
Purchased from cellar door following a tour and tasting. Amazing, full bodied and very complex
Purchased from cellar door following a tour and tasting. Amazing, full bodied and very complex
1 person found it helpfulSep 30th, 2018
I was only 20 yrs off.... Delicious
I was only 20 yrs off.... Delicious
1 person found it helpfulDec 17th, 2013A great vintage, dominating red cherry and blueberry aromas, scents of pine tree, forest floor, licorice, and a hint of mushrooms. Well structured and balanced, with good acidity and mild tannins. We tried it in a vertical taste at the Chateau - fabulous!
We look forward to visiting again!
A great vintage, dominating red cherry and blueberry aromas, scents of pine tree, forest floor, licorice, and a hint of mushrooms. Well structured and balanced, with good acidity and mild tannins. We tried it in a vertical taste at the Chateau - fabulous!
We look forward to visiting again!
decanted for 2 hours. Complex, spicy, medium tannins, tertiary nose of baked red fruit, dark chocolate on the palate
decanted for 2 hours. Complex, spicy, medium tannins, tertiary nose of baked red fruit, dark chocolate on the palate
Dec 25th, 2019I loved this wine, drinking outstanding, deep dark purple, fruity nose, with lite minerals, leather, tobacco, still has great tannins, with a big oak finish, this wine held its own with a big steak!
I loved this wine, drinking outstanding, deep dark purple, fruity nose, with lite minerals, leather, tobacco, still has great tannins, with a big oak finish, this wine held its own with a big steak!
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