Providence, Pomerol, 2006

Name: Providence, Pomerol
Brand: Providence
Price: 432 GBP

Available Vintages

all 2006

justerini & brooks tasting note

The second vintage of this great newcomer is the product of 4 ha, including a small parcel of merlot purchased last year, all harvest in one afternoon on September 17th at a yield of 37hl/ha. The wine shows considerable structure, due no doubt in part to the orientation of the rows, which run east-west in this vineyard, ensuring maximum ripeness in 2006. Deep, dark ruby/garnet hue; a pure and alluring nose of blueberry, fruits of the forest and crunchy blackcurrant, damson and quince, allied with a fresh, creamy texture on the palate. Deep and complex, poised and harmonious, with hints of roasted nuts and black truffle, long and rich with persistent blackcurrant fruit. Tannins are ripe, firm and clean, yet silky and balanced. An outstanding, heady finish that combines richness and mineral complexity.

critic reviews

89-92/100Stephen Tanzer,Vinous

Ruby-red. Ripe, sweet aroma of cherry liqueur. Lush, silky and sweet, with thoroughly ripe, mouthcoating flavors of cherry, minerals and bitter chocolate. Broad, deep and persistent, with smooth tannins. Along with La Fleur-Petrus and Hosanna, this property was harvested before the heavy rain of September 16 and virtually tastes like it's from another vintage.

date of review 05/2007