2017 Mazeyres
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The 2017 Mazeyres is bold, juicy and super-expressive. Mocha, espresso, licorice, grilled herbs and menthol all develop nicely, with floral and savory overtones that add brightness and lift. The Cabernet Franc is especially notable in both the wine's flavor and structural profile. I would prefer to drink this perfumed, expressive Pomerol over the next decade or so. The 2017 is very nicely done. Tasted two times.
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Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Mazeyres rocks up with a baked plums and boysenberries-scented nose giving way to notions of marmite toast, black olives and garrigue. Medium-bodied, the palate possesses plenty of juicy black fruit and a soft, well-managed texture, finishing on a fragrant earthy note.
The 2017 Mazeyres has an open bouquet with red cherries and crushed strawberry, scents of dark chocolate and a wet sand aroma in the background. The palate is soft and rounded on the entry. Not a deep Pomerol, but well balanced with fine purity, velvety smooth on the finish. Drink this over the next decade.
A blend of 86% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc brought up in one-third new oak, the 2017 Chateau Mazeyres is a classic, well-made, enjoyable Pomerol offering complex tobacco, damp earth, cedary herbs, and ample dark fruits. Hitting the palate with medium-bodied richness and depth, it has a silky texture, polished tannins, and a great finish. Thomas Duclos consults here, and this 2017 represents an excellent value for the true wine lovers and drinkers out there. It should keep for 10-15 years.