2015 Pouget
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The 2015 Pouget sprang the biggest surprise of the entire blind tasting, since this is a rather derided Grand Cru Classé – which, on this showing, is completely unfair. The 2015 has an earthy, undergrowth-tinged bouquet, a little disjointed at first but coalescing with aeration while remaining classic in style. The medium-bodied palate offers sappy black and red fruit, fine tannin and well-judged acidity. This is full of tension and poise, leading to a chiseled finish. Excellent. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting.
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James Suckling
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Tasted blind. Sweet biscuit character from oak but with some minerality too. Luscious and complete. Fairly bloody but with much more juice and vicacity than most of its peers. Dry end but correct. (JR)
This is very chewy and rich with lots of ripe tannins and intense flavors. Medium long finish. Should develop beautifully. Mar 2016, JamesSuckling.com
Strong, muscular 79% Cabernet fruit yet also floral with lots of flavour – 'just what we are looking for' says the winemaking team. Apr 2016, Steven Spurrier, www.Decanter.com, Drink: 2021-2035