Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend

Impressive for its rich, toasty nose. Palate is contemporary and consistent. Pairs nice with a chilled autumn evening. Barrel toast is predominant, but it’s chased by plums and sandalwood, this is an easy-drinking representation of Bdx.
Nougatine, NYC.

Haven’t drank Bordeaux in a long while - this wine may convince me to come back.

2015 vintage is drinking well now

Confused for Nerello Mascalese. Deep color, EA/VA.

Tannic, textured. Slight dark fruit.

Nose: slight smoke, pencil lead, black cherry, black plum, blackberry.
Taste: Beet, bay leaf, rosemary, black olive tapenade, cedar. Medium + acidity, medium tannins. 25% new Allier oak, 15 months in barrel.
85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc.

Pours dark. Herbal and savory, would remind me of Nebbiolo if it had some tar and roses. Fresh and bright without being a fruit-bomb, and with some sophistication lent by the herbs. Rosemary, mint, and some grassy notes intermingle. This is a biodynamic wine, grown by Marie Belevier. 85% Merlot, 15% Cab Franc, aged in 50% new oak for 15 months. Unfiltered.

Rich and supple and drinking beautifully, notes of dried black raspberry, violets, rosemary, Crème anglaise

Styling

Great balance.