Providence, Pomerol, 2005
Unusually for Pomerol, where humility and understatement are the norm, this new property possesses a sizeable château that, in very little time, will become a landmark of the plâteau, standing as it does opposite the mairie and surrounded by great names such as Hosanna, Certan de May and Lafleur. Christian Moueix, who spotted the potential of this plot some years ago, finally gained full control of the property last year and has produced 1,000 cases of Merlot-based pure elegance in 2005. There are wonderful purple flowers on the nose, with a subtle depth and concentration of ripe cherry and chewy tobacco leaf; just the slightest hint of oak; very pretty fruit on the palate, fresh and pure with savoury, silky tannins and a mouth-filling texture. Medium weight, very fresh acidity, and an excellent growth of flavour through the palate. A sensational début.
critic reviews
Bright ruby-red. Aromas of currant, mocha, truffle and smoke. Fat and plump but with only moderate cut to the sweet flavors of red fruits, truffle and smoke. Offers plenty of sex appeal and a high-pH mouth feel but could use a bit more energy (I would never have picked this blind as a wine from the Moueix stable). Finishes with substantial dusty tannins.