Pomerol 2012

Provenance

Single-Owner Private Collection

Critics Ratings

"Translucent garnet. Good harmonious wine already with quite a punch and no sensation of being from a disappointing vintage. Vigorous." - Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Mar 2022)

"An absolutely amazing wine from the Nicolas family, this is from another estate in Pomerol that is pushing the envelope to higher and higher quality. The final blend has moved to smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc, now approximately 20%, with the balance 80% Merlot. Through crop-thinning, yields have been reduced to an average of 35 hectoliters per hectare. Inky bluish/purple color and stunning sweet tannins embrace a full-bodied opulent Pomerol with beautiful, floral-infused black raspberry, blueberry and cassis fruit. Full-bodied, yet elegant, this is a brilliant marriage between finesse and power. Stunningly pure, this wine can be drunk young or age magnificently for 20 or more years." - Robert M. Parker Jr., Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 96/100 (Apr 2015)

"On the robust side of Pomerol for now, with ganache and tar notes underscoring the core of dark plum, linzer torte, blackberry and black currant fruit. The elements meld nicely through fleshy, cocoa-accented finish, where a lingering iron accent emerges alongside ample yet silky tannins. Shows impressive depth, suggesting that elegance will come from cellaring." - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 93/100 (Mar 2015)