2007 Ch. Feytit-Clinet, Pomerol

From his tiny, modest shed of a winery in the backlands of Pomerol, Jeremy Chasseuil has further enhanced his fine reputation with this voluptuous 2007 Feytit-Clinet. Made from 96% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc it epitomises what Pomerol should be about: an attractive nose of dark chocolate-covered blackberries and cream leads on to a palate with fresh, seductive, plummy fruit, rich coffee hints and supple, velvety tannins. Very close to the outstanding 2006 in quality (which in turn was better than their 2005) this `vin de plaisir' is a terrific buy.

Pretty wine but definitely doesn't touch the grand vin this year. Soft, succulent and pure but misses a little mid-palate weight.
James Lawther MW

"Slightly evolved rim. Toasty, interesting nose. Big and bold and pretty confident. Long and yet not out of balance."
(Jancis Robinson – www.jancisrobinson.com – Apr 08)
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