This is a Pomerol-drinkers' wine, one that accompanies a meal rather than stands alone for all to admire. A fine, earthy nose with graphite, Morello, leather, hay barns and sous bois characteristics. Perhaps a little fungal with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied, perhaps a year or two past its peak and just lacking some vigour. But the acidity and absence of the summer heat makes this a pleasurable Pomerol with bitter cherry, coca and leather leading towards a tannic, off-dry finish. Rustic certainly, but with charm. Tasted June 2007. Drinking now.