Poujeaux other_regions_australia candied rusty nails

candied rusty nails

Of course I paid a lot of attention to their wines and I tasted with Laura Catena and winemaker Alejandro Vigil both in Madrid and Mendoza

cherry cough drop and sweet maple syrup

A slightly more elegant if more restrained nose offers up spiced plum and dark currant scents along with attractive floral hints and in particular lavender and violet

As I wrote earlier this year

Poujeaux other_regions_australia candied rusty nailsThis well known estate is now owned by Clos Fourtets Philippe Cuvelier, but the estate was owned by Jean Theil when the 2005 was conceived. This 2005 reveals a beautiful black cherry and cassis scented nose, with a touch of spring flowers, medium to full body, and supple tannin in a sexy, lush, heady style. A sleeper of the vintage, it is already approachable and satisfying, and can be drunk over the next 10 15 years.