Château Providence - Pomerol 2006 (750ml)
Château Providence Description
The impeccable vines have an average age of 30 years, and are planted on the gravel and clay of the plateau. After meticulous care in the vineyard as well as manual harvesting and sorting, fermentation takes place in steel tanks, and the wines are aged for 18 months in 33% new oak barrels. An elegant silkiness and a unique refinement are the signature of this wine.
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
This limited-production, 100% Merlot cuvee is a beauty. Sweet, almost caramelized black cherry fruit and dark mountain berries intermixed with forest floor and a touch of subtle oak characterize this full-bodied, rich, concentrated, superb Pomerol that should hit its stride in 3-4 years and last for two decades. Unfortunately, the production is only about 1,500 cases.
Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points
Christian Moueix's new property is already showing its potential. In the second vintage under his control, it is producing a huge, dense wine, with black cherry juice, blackberry and bitter cocoa flavors. The wine's structure is firm and solid, but with the potential over the next 4-5 years of revealing a more generous side.
