1998 Poujeaux
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The 1998's dark ruby/purple color is accompanied by a sweet nose of cranberries, blackberries, minerals, and toasty oak. The wine is medium to full-bodied, with excellent texture, fine depth, and sweet tannin in the finish. As always, it is a wine of class and length. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2016.
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Some berry and tobacco character, with hints of cedar. Medium-bodied, with soft tannins and an earthy, fruity finish.¿'88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now. 20,830 cases made. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2009
The 1998's dark ruby/purple color is accompanied by a sweet nose of cranberries, blackberries, minerals, and toasty oak. The wine is medium to full-bodied, with excellent texture, fine depth, and sweet tannin in the finish. As always, it is a wine of class and length. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2016. Apr 2001, www.robertparker.com
Bright ruby. Fresh aromas of blackberry, cassis and violet. Juicy and spicy, with dark berry and mint flavors. On the lean side, but not at all overextracted. Finishes with even tannins and decent length.
About the producer
The Cuvelier family, which also owns Clos Fourtet, purchased this estate in 2008. It is one of the stars of the appellation, renowned for producing wine that is well above the standard of its neighbours.