Beautifully done

There is good vibrancy to the sleek and mineral-inflected flavors that possess a really lovely mouth feel

The fruit component offers great purity and intensity midpalate

This clearly needs to more fully integrate its wood

Oakville fruit but Napa Valley on the label

Poujeaux Vintage:1997 Beautifully doneThis well known estate is now owned by Clos Fourtets Philippe Cuvelier, but the estate was owned by Jean Theil when the 2005 was conceived. This 2005 reveals a beautiful black cherry and cassis scented nose, with a touch of spring flowers, medium to full body, and supple tannin in a sexy, lush, heady style. A sleeper of the vintage, it is already approachable and satisfying, and can be drunk over the next 10 15 years.