A classic Pomerol, the 1998 boasts a superb, complex bouquet of mocha fudge, vanilla, black cherries, roasted coffee, smoke, and berries. The dazzlingly explosive aromatic display is followed by a creamy-textured, medium to full-bodied, beautifully-layered wine with no hard edges. A supple texture leads to a finish with notes of ... more

This tiny Pomerol estate which is planted to 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, is situated superbly adjacent to Chateau Clinet. The vineyard has clay and gravel soils, with vines averaging 35+ years, and the hiring of consultant Michel Rolland in 1997 transformed this wine into a star... more