Chateau Poumey, Pessac-Leognan

Perhaps not a fair rating because I only gave it a 45 minute to can't but it was very bitter with not a lot of taste almost watered down. I couldn't drink it so left it at the host house and told him to keep it in the decanter for 4 hours and try it again. I've had this in my cellar for approximately 10 years and although I was aware it was past its prime I was expecting better …

Surprised by the amount of air time this needed. I thought given the age it’d be more of a flash in the pan, but started very (err..too) tart and mellowed considerably after 3-4 hours into a balanced, albeit probably past peak, glass

Dark muted fruit, smoky leather (tiny hint of Brett). Long finish. Fine tannins balanced with a bit of acid.

Fully resolved, pleasant, nice acidity, muted fruit….smooth sipper.

Monthly Tasting Group HWS #144; Bordeaux - Pessac-Léognan (By me) : Medicine, iodine, smoke and organic flavors in the bouquet. On the palate red berry acidity, some peat and tobacco. Very mature. There was a second bottle. This was very mature as well, but overall more fresh and alive with even some tannin. Nevertheless no score.

Dark, moderately translucent cherry red color with a hint of deposit that lends a hazy touch to the appearance. The nose feels quite rustic and robust with somewhat bretty aromas of phenolic smoke, funky barnyard, ripe blackcurrants, some tar, a little bit of ripe blackcurrants, light charred wood notes and a hint of Band-Aid. The wine is full-bodied, lively and slightly funky on the palate with flavors of fresh dark berries, sweeter black cherries, some smoky tones, a little bit …

A pleasant bottle, medium on the palate still some fresh red fruit, well balanced, some tannins left.

Dead in all respects.