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Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend

8.917 ratings
8.74 pro ratings
Pomerol, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Gil Kulers

Somms, confidently recommend this wine. I had this as a mag, but shouldn't make too much of a difference. Yum. Does develop as it opens up.

Somms, confidently recommend this wine. I had this as a mag, but shouldn't make too much of a difference. Yum. Does develop as it opens up.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2015
John Wight

Sommelier/Wine Director Luce Restaurant

7.8

Muted fruit, possible minor levels of tca or just needed time to open up

Muted fruit, possible minor levels of tca or just needed time to open up

Dec 25th, 2014
Jol
9.2

37 ans Moins de nez mais suave et profond

37 ans Moins de nez mais suave et profond

Aug 13th, 2025
Joey Noll

I don’t think this was stored well.

I don’t think this was stored well.

Apr 4th, 2021
Mustafa Camlica

After 30 years, it is at the end of drinking window. Still gives enough pleasure.

After 30 years, it is at the end of drinking window. Still gives enough pleasure.

Dec 29th, 2018
Alex Hunt

Corked!!

Corked!!

Jan 21st, 2014
Ricky Pang

Great nose, complex, smooth, elegant, expecting a smoother and thicker finishing.

Great nose, complex, smooth, elegant, expecting a smoother and thicker finishing.

Nov 29th, 2013
Vino Kaela

Vino had this 11 years ago

Vino had this 11 years ago

Jan 24th, 2015
Amanda Crawford

President Spectrum Wine Auctions

9.5

Amanda had this 12 years ago

Amanda had this 12 years ago

Aug 12th, 2013
Michael Otten

Michael had this 8 years ago

Michael had this 8 years ago

Dec 11th, 2017