This too is attractively fresh and bright with a notably more complex range of earth

This is a lovely

The 2003 Petrus was born in a difficult vintage for Pomerol

which shows intensity and strength but currently little friskiness

There is also a touch of oak on the palate where the saline and intensely mineral-driven middle weight plus flavors display outstanding length and very fine depth on the well-balanced finale

Bellisle Mondotte other_regions_australia This too is attractively freshThe impressive 2000 is undoubtedly a sleeper of the vintage. It offers an opaque purple color along with copious quantities of sweet creme de cassis notes intermixed with coffee, smoke, earth, and mocha. Full bodied and intense, with low acidity, a layered texture, sweet tannin, and a 35 second finish, it will drink beautifully between 2005 2017. P. S. This vineyard is superbly located near La Mondotte and Le Tertre Roteboeuf.