Chateau Maillet 2016

JAMES SUCKLING: "Decadent and attractive with blueberry and blackberry aromas that are abundant and clear. Full body, firm and chewy tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Very structured and poised. Try from 2023."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "This small production Pomerol is a sexy little beast. The silky, sensuous texture is the perfect back drop for all the ripe, luscious, sweet, plums, chocolate, flowers and earthy flavors that are all over the place here. This is pure hedonism. While it is difficult to find, Pomerol fans should be all over this wine."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2016 Maillet is medium to deep garnet-purple colored, and features pronounced plums, black cherries and warm black raspberries that leap from the glass with hints of mocha and cigar box plus a waft of violets. Full-bodied, rich and packed with generous plum and blackberry preserves layers, it has a solid, velvety frame and fantastic length."