Château Haut Ferrand
Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend
Pomerol, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Beautiful color of ruby with a wide brick rim.
Great nose with over ripen red fruits, forest floor and earth notes.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with plums, currants, cooked cherries, dried fruits, light wood, prunes, cola, chocolates, spices, herbs and vegetables.
Medium finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.
This 30 year old Merlot is still drinking nicely. Not at its peak anymore, but very tasty nonetheless. Elegant with some fruits left. Complex and interesting.
I've had a recent vintage not too long ago that was drinking better, although I did love the complexity here, especially on the nose.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with food too.
A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in (30% new) French oak barrels.
12.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$65.
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Beautiful color of ruby with a wide brick rim.
Great nose with over ripen red fruits, forest floor and earth notes.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with plums, currants, cooked cherries, dried fruits, light wood, prunes, cola, chocolates, spices, herbs and vegetables.
Medium finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.
This 30 year old Merlot is still drinking nicely. Not at its peak anymore, but very tasty nonetheless. Elegant with some fruits left. Complex and interesting.
I've had a recent vintage not too long ago that was drinking better, although I did love the complexity here, especially on the nose.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with food too.
A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in (30% new) French oak barrels.
12.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$65.
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.
Still very fresh on the nose with red and black fruits, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with plums, currants, black cherries, light oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, light earth, chocolates and peppercorn.
Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is very tasty Merlot from Pomerol. Rich and engaging. Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and entertaining.
This 9 year old Merlot feels much younger, and will continue to age nicely in the next 15 to 20 years.
Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.
A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in (30% new) French oak barrels.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$50.
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.
Still very fresh on the nose with red and black fruits, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with plums, currants, black cherries, light oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, light earth, chocolates and peppercorn.
Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is very tasty Merlot from Pomerol. Rich and engaging. Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and entertaining.
This 9 year old Merlot feels much younger, and will continue to age nicely in the next 15 to 20 years.
Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.
A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in (30% new) French oak barrels.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$50.
A mature garnet with a slight brick edge and opens with aromas of blackcurrant, dried plum, and mulberry layered with earthy notes of truffle, leather, and forest floor. On the palate it’s medium to full-bodied, with tannins that have softened nicely with age while still giving it structure, showing dark berry flavors alongside hints of tobacco, cedar, and a touch of spice. The finish is long and savory, with a lingering earthy character and subtle minerality that really reflects the terroir.
A mature garnet with a slight brick edge and opens with aromas of blackcurrant, dried plum, and mulberry layered with earthy notes of truffle, leather, and forest floor. On the palate it’s medium to full-bodied, with tannins that have softened nicely with age while still giving it structure, showing dark berry flavors alongside hints of tobacco, cedar, and a touch of spice. The finish is long and savory, with a lingering earthy character and subtle minerality that really reflects the terroir.
1 person found it helpfulMar 11th, 2026Ansis had this 7 years ago
Ansis had this 7 years ago
1 person found it helpfulFeb 26th, 2019
Dried mushrooms, wet soil, dried cherry, blueberry, raspberries, took a while to open up and have the fruits come out.
Dried mushrooms, wet soil, dried cherry, blueberry, raspberries, took a while to open up and have the fruits come out.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 10th, 2019Ansis had this 8 years ago
Ansis had this 8 years ago
1 person found it helpfulApr 9th, 2018Subdued fruit, oak, leather.
Subdued fruit, oak, leather.
1 person found it helpfulJan 28th, 2018Amazing Pom! 1997 in 2017. Yes please!
Amazing Pom! 1997 in 2017. Yes please!
1 person found it helpfulDec 18th, 2017My first order from Somm Select. Really a nice Bordeaux with fine tannins, earthy backbone, moderate fruit. 80 Merlot 20 Cab Franc. 16 years after vintage and should hold up for a few more.
My first order from Somm Select. Really a nice Bordeaux with fine tannins, earthy backbone, moderate fruit. 80 Merlot 20 Cab Franc. 16 years after vintage and should hold up for a few more.
1 person found it helpfulOct 10th, 2017Very mellow but with plenty of body left for a '95. Fine bouquet.
Very mellow but with plenty of body left for a '95. Fine bouquet.
1 person found it helpfulJan 26th, 2016