Plaisir de Siaurac Lalande de Pomerol Pre-Arrival 2009

Drink between 2013-20151/4/2013 - APARDOE WROTE: 90 Points Chalky with soft tannins. Dark purple, well-balanced acids. Not a lot of fruit--you can barely tell it's a Merlot. Wonderfully subtle smells. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment Options 1/8/2012 - MR.OVERHILL WROTE: 85 Points Argument #1 for blending of at least two (if not even four) of the bord. varietals in these right bank wines. 100% merlot and showing it's overbearing ways - too much sweetness, big and brusque tannins, overpowering (almost cloying) choco-latte flavors and not enough of the requisite cherries, cigars or even greenness that would be appreciated from some blending. It's also way too young, could use another12 plus months on its side before it's popped. Some of these characteristics are denfinitely from the power of the '09 vintage, but it needs some balance on its palate attack, and I don't see age giving it the balance it will need. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment Options 11/12/2011 - EANSELM WROTE: Ok but not that interesting, a bit of bitter finish. Might be better if we waited a year or so to drink. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment Options 10/15/2011 - ICRWORLDNU WROTE: 92 Points This Merlot-based gem offers very appealing and modern (fruity/juicy) flavors that will put a smile on your face whether you like Old World wines or New World. At this price, it is pretty much a steal, too.