100% merlot. Aged for 12 months in a combination of 50% new and 50% one-year-old barriques. Two-day harvest began on September 27. This pure merlot has a gorgeous black and blue color. Concentrated candied blueberry flavors take center stage joined by plenty of iodine and soy notes. Lots of structure here. The finish nicely incorporates minerals and creamy oak with medium textured tannins that will flesh out nicely in another five years. Sourced from gravel and mixed sand and gravel plots this is destined to be a real crowd pleaser. Enjoy 2018-2030.

Tasted en primeur at the Pomerol Syndicate. The Tour Maillet has a well defined elegant bouquet with vibrant dark berry fruit with floral aromas developing in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine balanced crisp tannins natural red fruit with a very composed finish that is utterly delicious. Superb! Tasted April 2012.