695. Château Laville, Sauternes, 2001 
694. Château Sociando-Mallet, Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc, 2001 
693. Mas Amiel, Prestige 15 Ans d’Age Maury, NV (2006) 
692. Rey Fernando de Castilla, Antique Palo Cortado Sherry, NV (2012) 
691. Equipo Navazos, I Think Saca de Abril de 2012 En Rama Manzanilla Sherry, NV (2012) 
690. Château Lascombes, Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux, 2004 
£25; 13%
This is highly reflective of the oven-baked 2003 vintage. But nice, nevertheless – even if not ‘classic’ Pomerol. Reminiscent of Southern Rhône wine in its baked-earth and pepper spiciness. Medium-to-deep ruby-garnet. Spicy, baked-earth, espresso and plum nose. Some meatiness. Tannins are neither overdone nor underripe. Not exactly elegant, but well-enough handled. Warm, spicy flavour. Pretty good, if unorthodox.
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