This is big and tannic, with loads of concentration. Full-bodied, chewy and impressive. Leave it for a long time. Super price for a cru classé. Best after 2010. 22,080 cases made. — JS

The years have been kind here. On the nose you find rises, chocolate, licorice, truffle, plums and black cherries. Silky, and sensuous on the palate, there is a wealth of ripe, slightly fiend fruits that linger. Drink...

I was most impressed with the balance of earth and fruit. At over 20 years of age, this is wonderful today and for fans of wine that is not too old, but not brand new, either. Refined tannins impress, as do the flavours...

Rather modern in feel, with lush black Mission fig and blackberry cobbler flavors that have mellowed nicely, allowing the supple structure to stay balanced as light tobacco, ganache and tar threads emerge steadily on the...

2000 Poujeaux is filled with soft and lush fruit. The taste is round and pleasing and next to the fruity elements you feel peppery, cedar and currant like notes as this wine is getting close to full maturity. It is...