Grave (Pomerol) other_regions_italy intense and mineral-inflected large-scaled flavors

intense and mineral-inflected large-scaled flavors evidence obvious muscularity as well as excellent length on the very firmly structured and youthfully austere finish

Unusual spicy nose

There is a noticeably finer if less muscular mouthfeel to the equally mineral-inflected medium weight flavors that retain a lovely sense of energy on the well-delineated and again

the 2016 captures all the breadth and tannic clout that are such signatures of this site

An impressively complex nose offers up aromas of rose petals

Grave (Pomerol) other_regions_italy intense and mineral-inflected large-scaled flavorsThis estate tends to produce light, fruity, but often superficial Pomerols. The 2011 has plenty of up front appeal, but slightly more depth than expected. The color is a healthy dark saturated ruby, and the wine displays plenty of caramel, black cherry, spice box and earth notes. Drink it over the next decade.