2015 Taillefer

The 2015 Taillefer is plump, juicy and forward, with plenty of plummy dark fruit and spice nuance. Soft, open-knit and silky, the 2015 should drink well with minimal cellaring. This is a decidedly forward, fruit-driven Pomerol, very much in the style of the year. The silky, creamy finish only adds to the wine's considerable appeal. Readers should expect a ripe but nicely balanced Pomerol that will drink well young. Apr 2016, www.Vinous.com

The 2015 Château Taillefer, the property of Catherine Moueix together with her daughter Claire, has a tightly wound bouquet, perhaps not quite as expressive as its peers at this early stage - though it opens nicely in the glass and reveals a hidden mineral core of fruit. The palate is smooth and sensual on the entry, fine tannins here, linear and focused with a very refined and poised finish that leaves you wanting me. This Pomerol has great potential, one of the best wines I have tasted here in recent years. Apr 2016, www.eRobertParker.com, Drink: 2020-2045

The 2015 Taillefer is a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc aged for 12 months in 50% new oak. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, it has a broody nose with dark fruits, earth, licorice and black pepper notes. The medium to full-bodied mouth is packed with muscular fruit, with firm, chewy tannins and a lively lift to the earthy finish. Feb 2018, www.robertparker.com