1996 Bourgneuf

This estate has been producing fine robust, concentrated wines. While they may ultimately lack complexity, the exuberant display of density, muscle, and richness is impressive. The 1996 has turned out well, although it is somewhat monolithic. The color is saturated ruby/plum. The wine has an earthy, black cherry, licorice, and dried herb-scented nose, medium to full body, and muscular, concentrated flavors with moderately high tannin. If more complexity emerges, this Bourgneuf will score in the high eighties. It is a mouth filling, robust Pomerol to drink between 2000-2012.