Château-de-Sales Pomerol 2021

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 De Sales rocks up with expressive blackberries and black cherries notes with an undercurrent of tilled soil, truffles and mossy bark. Medium to full-bodied, it has a solid structure of ripe, rounded tannins and impressive freshness, finishing with bright black fruit layers.

Ripe red and blue fruits, spring flowers, chocolate, and spicy wood notes all emerge from the 2021 Château De Sales, a medium-bodied, forward, charming Pomerol that has terrific overall balance, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It shows the elegant, charming style of the vintage nicely and I suspect will drink well for over a decade.

This mainly Merlot wine is bright with a plump structure and ripe tannins. It is full, but balanced with fruit and acidity. Drink this generous wine from 2027.

Offers showy raspberry and blood orange coulis flavors, laced with a racy savory note and carried by lively acidity. Reveals cedar and sanguine hints on the finish, which also has a touch of grain (in line with the vintage), but this has cut and verve. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2035. 5,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.